atrial flutter Flashcards
1
Q
what is an atrial flutter?
A
-rapid and regular form of macro reentrant atrial tachycardia which is usually paroxysmal and confined to RA
2
Q
what does an ECG look like for someone with atrial flutter?
A
atrial rate> 300bpm
ventricular rate> 150bpm
SAW TOOTH WAVE
generally regular
3
Q
treatment for atrial flutter?
A
rhythm control
- DCCV
- ablation
rate control
- BB/CCB
- Digoxin
- amiodarone
anticoagulants
