CVS 1 Flashcards
What is an Arrythmia?
Arrhythmia is an abnormal rate and/or rhythm of the heartbeat due to some problem with the electrical conducting system of the heart
what is the memory trick for arrhythmia and what does it stand for?
ARR
A- Abnormal
R- Rate
R-Rythm
How is Arrhythmia detected?
It is detected via ECG
What is a normal heart rate?
60-100bpm
what is bradycardia?
Heart rate below 60bpm
What is tachycardia?
Heart rate above 100bpm
What is Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation?
Episodes of AF that stop within 7days, usually within 48hours without any treatment
State how to treat Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation?
pill in the pocket, the patient manages by taking an anti-arrhythmic drugs only whrn an episode of AF starts
What are the symptoms of arrhythmia?
SAD Palpitations
S- SOB
A- Abnormally fast, slow or irregular pulse
D- Dizziness or feeling faint
Palpitations
What are the causes of arrhythmia?
many occur as complication of heart condition such as
Coronary heart disease
Heart valve Disease
Hypertension
Ageing
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital abnormalities in the electrical pathways
state the types of arrhythmia?
Ectopic beats
Atrial fibrillation
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular Tachycardia
Paroxysmal Supraventricular tachycardia
How do you treat Arrhythmia?
medication
cardioversion
artificial pacemaker
implantable cardioverter defibrillators(ICD)
What is aim of treatment for AF
to reduce symptoms
to prevent complications such as stroke
What do you assess in ALL patients with AF?
Risk of stroke
Risk of thromboembolism
needs to both be balanced with the risk of bleeding
new onset AF can be sub divided into…..
Life-threatening or non-life-threatening
