Bradycardias Flashcards

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Definition of bradycardia

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  • HR <60
  • HR <50
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Types of bradycardia

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  • Sinus bradycardia
  • AV block
    • 1st degree
    • 2nd degree
      • Mobitz type 1 (Wenkebach)
      • Mobitz type 2
    • 3rd degree/complete
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Causes of bradycardia

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  • Cardiac
    • Acute/chronic IHD
    • Valvular heart disease
    • Tamponade
  • Non-cardiac
    • Physiological
    • Drugs (BBs, CCBs, digoxin, amiodarone)
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s)
    • Electrolyte imbalance (hyperkalaemia)
    • Infiltrative disorders (amyloidosis, sarcoidosis)
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Management of bradycardias

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