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Bradycardia & Tachycardia Flashcards

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definition of bradycardia

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less than 60bpm, regular

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causes of bradycardia

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athlete
drugs
ischaemia (common in inferior STEMIs)

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how is bradycardia treated

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atropine if acute

pacing if haemodynamically compromised

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what is tachycardia

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more than 100bpm, regular

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what causes tachycardia

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anxiety
hypotension
anaemia
drugs

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how is tachycardia treated

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treat underlying cause

B blockers

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