Dysrhythmia Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
Sinus Bradycardia
A
Atropine
Pacing
2
Q
Sinus Tachycardia
A
Tx underlying cause
Tx not usually required
3
Q
Sick Sinus Syndrome
A
Dual chamber pacing
SVT meds worsen bradycardia
4
Q
SVT (AVNRT)
A
Self-resolve Vagal maneuvers Adenosine CCB B-blocker Electric cardioversion
5
Q
SVT (AVNRT) Prevention
A
Ablation
AV blockers
6
Q
SVT (AVRT)
A
No Tx is asymptomatic
Ablation
7
Q
A-Fib SVT (AVRT)
A
Class Ia, Ic, or III
8
Q
Atrial Flutter
A
Based on rate Class I antiarrhythmics Ibutilide Electric cardioversion Ablation
9
Q
Chronic Atrial Flutter
A
Anticoagulation
Amiodarone
10
Q
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
A
Tx underlying lung Dz
Verapamil
11
Q
Hemodynamically Unstable A-Fib
A
Emergent electric cardioversion
TEE
12
Q
Stable RVR A-Fib
A
Amiodarone
Diltiazem
Metoprolol
13
Q
A-Fib w/ Risk of Embolization
A
Anticoagulation
14
Q
Chronic A-Fib
A
Self-resolve w/in 24 hrs
B-blockers, CCB, Digoxin, Warfarin
15
Q
Paroxysmal A-Fib
A
Dofetilide
Amiodarone
