Cardiac Rhythms Flashcards
1
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WPW
A
- Bypass pathway of NL SA–>AV pathway (Bundle of Kent)–> premature ventricular contraction
- Predisposes to tachyarrhythmias
- Wide QRS
- Slurred delta wave
2
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Hypokalemia
A
ST depression
Flatted T
U wave
3
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Hyperkalmeia
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Peaked T Waves
4
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Hypocalcemia
A
Prolonged QT interval
5
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Hypercalcemia
A
Short QT
6
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Digitals Toxicity
A
Gradual downward curve of ST segment, lowest point below baseline
7
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Pericarditis
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- ST elevation w/ T wave flattening or inversion
- Similar to STEMI, but will see in multiple leads
8
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PSVT
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- Regular Rhythm, fast rate 150-200bpm. Narrow QRS
- Rapid onset and subsequent resolution.
- Palpitations, SOB, dizziness, syncope
9
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Sinus Arrhythmia
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Normal sinus with slight variation 2/2 inspiration/expiration
10
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PVC
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- Wide, bizarre QRS (2/2 ventricular depolarization not following NL pathway)
- Bigeminy= 1NL beat: 1 PVC
- Trigeminy= 2NL beats: 1 PVC
11
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VTach
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Run of 3+ PVCs
Rate ~120-200
12
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VFib
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No CO
13
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A Flutter
A
Saw tooth
14
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A fib
A
No P wave.
Irregularly irregular
15
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Premature atrial contraction
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Ectopic, supraventricular beats
