Exam 2 - Tisdale (arrhythmia) Flashcards
what is a normal QT interval
380 - 460 ms
what is a normal QTc in men
360 - 470 ms
what is a normal QTc in women
360 - 480 ms
Torsades de pointes is not good because?
it can cause sudden cardiac death….
what value for QTc interval is to cause risk for Torsades de Pointes
> /= to 500 ms
QT interval is measuring ________ time
ventricular repolarization
what are some drug classes that may cause torsades de pointes
antiarrhythmic drugs antimicrobials antidepressants antipsychotics Anticancer (drugs that end in "nib") Opioids
what types of antimicrobials can lead to torsades de pointes
macrolides and fluroquinolones
what are the macrolide antibiotics
azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin
what are the fluroquinolone antibiotics
levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin
what are the two main groups of arrhythmias
SUPRAventricular
or
Ventricular
what are the types of SUPRAventricular arrhythmias
- sinus bradycardia
- AV block
- Sinus tachycardia
- Atrial Fibrilation
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
what are the types of Ventricular arrhythmias
PVCs (Premarture ventricular complexes)
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrilation
Sinus Bradycardia:
HR < _____
Impulses originating in ______
< 60 BPM
originating in SA node
Mechanism of Sinus bradycardia?
decreased automaticity of SA node
Main Etiologies/Risk Factors for Sinus Bradycardia
MI/Ischemia Abnormal Sympathetic/Parasympathetic tone Electrolyte Abnormalities Drugs Idiopathic
what electrolyte abnormalities can cause sinus bradycardia
hyperkalemia
hypermagnersemia
what drugs can cause sinus bradycardia
beta blockers digoxin CCBs (diltiazem, verapamil) Amiodarone Dronedarone Ivabradine
Sxs of Sinus Bradycardia
- hypotension
- dizziness
- syncope
Tx (immediate) of Sinus Bradycardia
- ONLY TX IF PT IS SYMPTOMATIC
- Atropine 0.5 mg IV Q 5 mins
MAX DOSE: 3 mg
If unresponsive to Atropine:
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Transcutaneous Pacing (electrodes on skin)
ADEs of Atropine
- Tachycardia
- urinary retention
- blurred vision
- dry mouth
- mydriasis
how to treat sinus bradycardia long term
patients require a pacemaker
“Features” of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Activity: ?
chaotic/disorganized – no atrial depolarizations
“Features” of Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Rate: ?
~ 120 - 180 BPM
“Features” of Atrial Fibrillation
Rhythm?
Irregularly Irregular
“Features” of Atrial Fibrillation
P waves?
Absent
Types of A.Fib
Paroxysmal
Persistent
Long-Standing Persistent
Permanent
What is Paroxysmal A. Fib
Intermittent episodes of A.Fib
start and stop suddenly and spontaneously; can last for minutes to hours
What is persistent A.Fib
continuous episode of A.Fib that does NOT terminate spontaneously
May last > 7 days
What is long standing A.Fib
continuous A.fib for > 12 months in duration
what is Permanent A.Fib
always present – pt never again to be in sinus rhythm
A.Fib cannot be terminated
Accepting fact that can get back to sinus rhythm
2 mechanisms that cause A.Fib
abnormal atrial PULMONARY VEIN automaticity
+
atrial reentry
Main Risk Factors/Etiologies for A.Fib
- HTN
- CAD
- HF
- Valvular Heart Disease
HTN, CAD, and HF all lead to _________ which is why then can all lead to A.Fib….
lead to LV hypertrophy –> LA hypertrophy (heart is working supa hard)
Etiologies of REVERSIBLE A.Fib
- hyperthyroidism
- Pulmonary embolism
- Thoracic surgery
- alcohol use/binge drinking (1 - 2 drinks even..)
Sx of A.Fib
- Palpitations
- Dizziness/Fatigue/Lightheadedness/Hypotension
- Syncompe
- SOB
- Syncope
- Angina
- Exacerbation of HF sx
Morbidity and mortality of A.Fib
- Stroke
- HF
- Dementia
- Mortality
T or F: A.Fib patients are at risk for stroke/systemic embolism
hella TRUE — atria no contracting (just quivering) and blood starts to pool and clots form…
Goals of therapy for EVERY A.Fib pt
- ventricular rate control
- Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism
what “specific” goal of therapy is for Persistent A.Fib ONLY
Conversion to sinus rhythm
what “specific” goal of therapy is for Paroxysmal A.Fib ONLY
maintenance of sinus rhythm
what drugs are used for Ventricular Rate Control in A.Fib
diltiazem Verapamil Beta-Blockers Digoxin Amiodarone
what are the side effects of Diltiazem and Verapamil
- Hypotension (mainly IV)
- Bradycardia
- HF exacerbation
- AV block
Diltiazem and Verapamil have a MOA that is direct ______ inhibition
AV Node
T or F: Do NOT use Diltiazem or Verapamil in HF pts
TRUE!! They are both negative ionotropes — do not use in HF pts at allllll
Digoxin ADEs
N/V
Anorexia
Ventricular Arrhythmias
Drug interactions for digoxin
Amiodarone and Verapamil inhibit digoxin inhibition
MOA for Amiodarone
CCB and Beta Blocker
MOA for Digoxin
Vagal Stimulation
and
Direct AV node inhibition
(extensive) ADEs of Amiodarone
- Hypotension/Bradycardia
- Blue-grey skin discoloration
- Photosensitivity
- Corneal Microdeposits
- PULMONARY FIBROSIS
- Hepatoxicity
- Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism
if a PT has A.Fib but no other CV - what drugs should they use for Ventricular Rate control?
beta-blocker
diltiazem
verapamil
amiodarone — 2nd line