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Clin Med - Arrhythmias Flashcards

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What are the types of AV blocks?

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  • first degree
  • second degre: mobitz typ I (Wenckenbach) and mobtiz type II
  • third degree
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general presentation on EKG of first degree AV block

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-PR interval > .21 sec with ALL atrial pulses CONDUCTED

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general presentation on EKG of second degree AV block

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-INTERMITTENT blocked beats

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general presentation on EKG of third degree AV block

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  • COMPLETE heart block

- no atrial impulses are conducted to the ventricles

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medications in the etiology of first and second degree heart block

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  • digitalis
  • Ca++ channel blockers
  • beta blockers
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chronic or transient etiologies of first and second degree heart block

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  • ischemia
  • inflammatory dzs (lymes)
  • fibrosis
  • calcifications
  • infarction
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in a second degree, mobitz type I (Wenchenbach), what is the pattern of the PR interval? and the cause?

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  • PR interval progressively lengthens w/ RR interval shortening before a dropped beat
  • almost always d/t AV node conduction abnormality
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What are the characteristics of a second degree mobitz type II AV block?

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  • no lengthening of AV conduction
  • intermittent non-conducted atrial beats
  • usually d/t dz involving bundle of His
  • may progress to 3rd degree block
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which AV block is usually “nodal so narrow” ?

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-Mobitz I

narrow in terms of QRS

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Which AV block is usually “infranodal so wide” ?

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-Mobitz II

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A third degree heart block is usually d/t what?

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a lesion distal to the bundle of His

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3rd degree heart block may be associated with what other arrhythmia?

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bilateral BBB

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characteristics of a third degree heart block

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  • QRS wide and ventricular beats usual <45 BPM
  • atrial conduction through atrial node is completely blocked
  • may be asymptomatic
  • may feel fatigues, SOB, have syncope
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EKG notes from a 3rd degree block

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  • no dropped beats
  • all p waves come at the same interval
  • atria and ventricles are working just not working together
  • p wave may show up in the QRS
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How is an AV block diagnosed?

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  • incidental finding or

- symptomatic patient gets EKG

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PE of pt w/ AV block

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  • bradycardia

- may be asymptomatic

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When does AV block only need monitoring?

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-asymptomatic pts w/ good perfusion

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What is the treatment for AV block when they do not qualify for monitoring only?

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permanent pacing

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When does AV block require permanent pacing as treatment?

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  • symptomatic bradyarrhythmias
  • asymptomatic mobitz type II
  • complete heart block
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BBB definition

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  • a complete or partial interruption of the electrical pathways of the bundle of his
  • can be right, left, bifasciular or trifasicular
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bifasicular

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  • when 2 pathways are blocked

- right bundle, left bundle, posterior fascicle, left anterior fascicle

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trifasicular

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  • RBBB with alternating left hemi-block
  • alternating RBBB and LBBB
  • bifasicular block w/ prolonged infranodal conduction
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T or F; BBBs can occur in normal hearts.

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True

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What dz processes can cause BBBs

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  • ischemic heart dz
  • inflammatory dz
  • infiltrative dz
  • cardiomyopathy
  • postcardiotomy
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what dz processes are specific to RBBBs

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  • pulmonary embolism

- chronic lung dz

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symptoms of BBB

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  • most have none
  • syncope
  • the symptoms of the underlying cause
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diagnosing BBB

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  • incidental finding

- EKG if symptomatic

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tx of BBB

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  • tx underlying disorder
  • may need pace maker if syncope is occuring
  • most need none
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paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) definiton

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-regular, fast (160-200) HR that originated in heart tissue other than the ventricles

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etiology of PSVT

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  • accessory pathways of electrical conduction b/w the atria and the ventricles
  • AV node is bypassed
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sx of PSVT

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  • some can have very mild sx
  • palpitations
  • dizziness
  • syncope
  • light headed
  • chest pain
  • SOB
  • weakness/fatigue
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PE findings in PSVT

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-tachy and regular rhythm

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What will diagnose PSVT when using and EKG or holter monitor?

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  • rapid regular rhythm
  • QRS could be narrow or wide
  • may have delta wave present (preexcitation)
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vagal stimulation treatments

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  • plunging face into ice water
  • rubbing neck just below jaw line
  • bare down
  • cough
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when do you use medical intervention as opposed to vagal stimulation?

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  • if vagal stim. doesn’t work
  • if episode lasts more than 20 min
  • if symptoms are severe
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What defines a PSVT patient as unstable?

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  • hypotension
  • altered mental status
  • signs of shock
  • chest pain
  • heart failure
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treatment of unstable PSVT patient

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  • try vagal maneuvers while prepping for:
  • synchronized cardioversion
  • consider adenosine 6mg
38
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treatment of stable PSVT patient

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  • vagal maneuvers frist
  • consider adenosine if vagal stim. doesn’t work
  • beta blocker or Ca++ channel blocker
39
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Wolf-parkinson white syndrome (WPW)

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  • supraventricular tachy arrhythmia

- preexcitation pathway

40
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What is the defining feature of WPW on EKG?

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-delta wave

41
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What is the possible progression of WPW?

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  • up to 30% will develop a. fib or flutter
  • can degenerate into v. fib
  • needs electrophys and often ablation
42
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When does a patient with PSVT need to see a specialist?

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  • WPW pattern on EKG
  • pts w/ recurrent sx despite tx
  • pts w/ pre-excitation and hx of a fib/flutter
43
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When do you admit a PSVT patient?

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  • syncope

- hx of syncope and pre-excitation on EKG

44
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PVC

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  • ventricular extrasystoles

- isolated beats that originate from ventricular tissue occurring before a normal heartbeat

45
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sx of PVC

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  • commonly none

- may be aware of strong/skipped beat

46
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if PVCs are frequent, what could the progress to?

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  • v. tach

- v. fib

47
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causes/risk factors for PVCs

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  • age
  • alcohol (boo)
  • caffeine (boo)
  • cold meds
  • CAD
  • heart failure
  • stress (boo)
  • valve disorders
  • electrolyte disorders
  • hyperthyroidism
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diagnosis of PVCs

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  • w/ EKG or holter
  • may be individual beats
  • bigeminy or trigeminy
49
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increased frequency of PVCs during exercise is associated w/ what?

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increased risk of cardiovascular mortality

50
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what do you rule out before treating PVCs

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  • electrolyte disorder

- thyroid disorder

51
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in a generally healthy pt w/ no other problems, what is the treatment for PVCs?

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  • none required

- avoid caffeine, stimulants and reduce stress

52
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in pts w/ structural herat dz or bothersome sx, what is the treatment for PVCs?

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  • beta blockers

- weight risks w/ benefits for tx

53
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In pts with frequent PVCs refractory to other tx, what is the option?

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catheter ablation

54
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sick sinus syndrome

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  • sinus arrest
  • sinoatrial exit block
  • persistant sinus brady w/ no specific cause
  • can alternate brady-tachy
  • brady d/t disordered SA node or impaired conduction from SA to atrium
55
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what is the characteristic feature of sick sinus syndrome?

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the heart does not respond to normal stimuli to increase the rate such as exercise

56
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misc. facts about sick sinus syndrome

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  • usually asymtomatic
  • usually elderly
  • may have intermittent SVT mixed w/ the brady-arrhythmia
  • often have concomittant a. fib
  • may be caused by meds
57
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diagnosing sick sinus syndrome

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  • sometime hard
  • PE
  • ECG w/ carotid sinus pressure (not done in office)
  • ambulatory monitor or electrophys studies
58
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what meds can cause sick sinus syndrome?

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  • beta blockers
  • Ca++ channel blockers
  • digoxin
  • sympatholytic agents (clonidine, gaufcaine, alpha methyldopa)
  • antiarrhythmics
59
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what are causes of sick sinus syndrome not related to meds?

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  • sarcoidosis
  • amyloidosis
  • Chagas dz (parasite from bug poop)
  • various cardiomyopathies
60
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what is NOT a common cause of sick sinus syndrome?

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coronary dz

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symptoms of sick sinus syndrome

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  • mostly asymptomatic
  • syncope
  • dizziness
  • confusion
  • palpitations
  • fatigue
  • heart failure
  • angina
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tx of sick sinus syndrome if pt is asymtomatic

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-non as long as perfusion is good

63
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whats the first step in the tx of sick sinus syndrome?

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remove any offending meds to see if it resolves

64
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what’s the tx for sick sinus syndrome in symptomatic pts?

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  • permanent pacing
  • dual is preferred
  • pace first, then tx for the tachyarrhythmias
65
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torsades de pointes

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form of ventricular tachy in which QRS morphology inverts around the baseline of the EKG

66
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etiology of torsades

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  • hypokalemia
  • hypomagnesemia
  • drugs that prolong QT interval
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sx of torsades

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(same as v. tach)

  • fainting
  • angina
  • lightheadedness
  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • SOB
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diagnosing torsades

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  • EKG
  • lab studies for electrolytes
  • echo
  • electrophys
69
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what is the treatment of choice for torsades?

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-IV mag sulfate

70
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alternative treatment for torsades?

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  • IV beta blockers

- cardiac pacing

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ventricular tachycardia

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  • 3 or more consecutive ventricular premature beats

- >100 bpm

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sustained vs. non sustained criteria for v. tach

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  • NON-sustained: <30s

- sustained: >30s

73
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sx of v. tach

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  • fainting
  • angina
  • lightheadedness
  • dizziness
  • palpitations
  • SOB
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causes/risk factors of v. tach

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  • structural abnormality in heart
  • prior MI
  • CAD
  • heart failure
  • previous heart surgery
  • myocarditis
  • heart valve dz
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what are other causes of v. tach

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  • antiarrhythmic meds
  • changes in blood chemistry or pH
  • lack of O2
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PE in v. tach

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  • rapid HR
  • low BP
  • LOC
  • absent pulse
77
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diagnosis of v tach

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  • EKG
  • echo
  • CXR
  • angio if echo is inconclusive
  • electrophys
  • cardiac MRI
78
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what is true in all cases of sustained v tach?

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  • all should be admitted

- emergent

79
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in sustained v tach, if pt has symptoms (hypotension, shock, chest pain, etc.), what is the treatment?

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  • CPR, ACLS protocol

- cardioversion

80
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in cardioversion of sustained v. tach, what are the guidelines?

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  • wide/regular: 100J synchronized

- wide/irregular: defib

81
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in sustained v. tach that is urgent but w/o symptoms, what is the treatment?

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  • IV access
  • EKG
  • lab studies
  • consider adenosine
  • consider antiarrhythmic infusion
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treatment of NON-sustained v. tach

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  • lab studies and CXR
  • if no heart dz, may not need tx
  • w/ heart dz: beta blockers
  • amiodarone is a consideration
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if a pt. w/ non-sustained v. tach has sustained v. tach during electrophys studies, what is the treatment?

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implantable defibrillator

84
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v. fib

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  • ventricles of the heart quiver or fibrilate which stops adequate blood flow from heart
  • fatal unless immediately corrected
85
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etiology of v. fib

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  • v. tach
  • acute ischemia or infarct
  • complete heart block
  • sinus node arrest
  • CAD
  • acidosis
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other risk factors for v. fib

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  • drowning/hypothermia
  • drugs (legal and illegal)
  • electrical shock
  • very low BP
  • hypo/hyperkalemia
  • previous MI
  • congenital heart dz
  • cardiomyopathy
  • pneumothorax
  • thrombosis
  • tamponade
  • hypovolemia
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S/S of v. fib

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  • sudden loss of responsiveness

- not breathing or only gasping

88
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what are early signs of v. fib?

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  • chest pain
  • rapid heartbeat
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • SOB
  • LOC
89
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Tx of v. fib?

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  • CPR ACLS
  • O2
  • attach monitor
  • check rhythm
  • shock
  • start IV
  • continue CPR
  • advanced airway
  • drug therapy (epi and amiodarone)
  • tx reversible causes
90
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diagnosis of v. fib

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  • always emergent situation

- after ACLS/CPR to resume life sustaining rhythm, you can ID the cause of it

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