Homeostatic Imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
What is tachycardia
A
Heart rate over 100bpm
2
Q
What is bradycardia?
A
HR is less than 60 bpm
3
Q
What is heartblock
A
Needs a pacemaker;ventricles start to contract at slower rate due to damaged AV node
4
Q
What is ischemia
A
Inadequate o2 supply to heart muscle
5
Q
what is fibrillation?
A
Rapid heart muscle