Clinical: Atrial Arrhythmias Flashcards
1
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What is the target for A-fib tx via ablation?
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2
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What are the Mechanisms of Atrial Arrhythmia?
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3
Q
What is the target for Target for Atrial Flutter Ablation?
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4
Q
List the steps of Reentry Mechanism
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5
Q
- Consider all the reentry circuits. What rhythms are associated with:
- Atrio-Ventricular reentry
- Atrial reentry
- AV nodal reentry
- Ventricular reentry
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6
Q
What are the temporal definitions for Atrial Fibrillation?
What are the general causes of permanent A-fib?
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7
Q
What does Reentry Require?
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8
Q
What do you do if you see A-fib in a PT who has a mechanical valve?
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9
Q
What is the greatest risk factor for A-fib?
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prior stroke
10
Q
Describe bow an ECG differs between typical and atypical atrial flutter
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