Chapter 3: Atrial Tachycardia Flashcards by Felipe Garcia | Brainscape

Q

Atrial tachycardia is?

A

A fast abnormal heart rate in which the electrical impulses originates in atrial tissue other than the SA node.

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Often, patients with atrial tachycardia have?

A

Paroxysmal episodes.

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What does patient with Paroxysmal episodes means?

A

The accelerated heart rate occurs with no warning, lasts a brief period and stop without treatment.

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Q

Are P waves abnormally shaped?

A

Yes.

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Are QRS complexes are normal and regularly spaced?

A

Yes.

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