Cardiac Dysrhythmias (Arrhythmias)

Question 1

Abnormal variation from the normal heartbeat rhythm. Also called dysrhythmia

Answer 1

arrhythmia

Question 2

Partial or complete heart block that is the result of a lack of electrical communication between the atria and the ventricles. Also termed heart block.

Answer 2

Atrioventricular (AV) Block

Question 3

Incomplete electrical conduction in the bundle branches, either left or right.

Answer 3

Bundle Branch Block (BBB)

Question 4

Heartbeats that occur outside of a normal rhythm.

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Ectopic Beats

Question 5

Atrial ectopic beats (AEBs) are irregular contractions of the atria. Also called premature atrial contractions (PACs)

Answer 5

Atrial Ectopic Beats

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Ventricular ectopic beats (VEBs) are irregular contractions of the ventricles. Also called premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). PVCs are not always considered pathologic.

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Ventricular Ectopic Beats

Question 7

Extremely rapid and irregular contractions ( 300 to 600 bpm) occurring with or without an underlying cardiovascular disorder, such as coronary artery disease (CAD).

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Fibrillation

Question 8

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia.

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Atrial Fibrillation

Question 9

Rapid, irregular ventricular contractions; may be fatal unless reversed.

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Ventricular Fibrillation

Question 10

Extremely rapid but regular heartbeat (250 to 350 bpm). Atrial flutter is a rapid, regular atrial rhythm.

Answer 10

Flutter

Question 11

Any abnormality of the sinus node that may include the necessity of an implantable pacemaker.

Answer 11

Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)

Question 12

Condition of ventricular contractions that are more than 100 bpm.

Answer 12

Ventricular Tachycardia