AVRT Flashcards
1
Q
AVRT is a
A
Macro reentry pathway
2
Q
AVRT has a/an
A
Accessory pathway (bypass tract)
3
Q
Accessory pathway is a
A
Extra pathway/piece of conductive tissue between the atria and ventricles
4
Q
Signals can travel at ______ through accessory pathways
A
Rapid rates
5
Q
Accessory pathways can conduct signals in two directions
A
Antegrade and retrograde
6
Q
Antegrade conduction travels
A
Top to bottom
A to V
7
Q
Retrograde travels
A
Bottom to top
V to A
8
Q
Areas accessory pathways can form
A
Can occur on annulus of bi or tricuspid
Typically 4 general locations Left lateral Anteroseptal Right lateral Posteroseptal
9
Q
Which area is the most common for accessory pathways
A
Left lateral (LA)
More than 50%
10
Q
Posterior septal accounts for what %
A
20
11
Q
Right lateral accounts for what %
A
10
12
Q
Anteroseptal accounts for what %
A
10
