Lecture 10 - Arrhythmia Flashcards
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Arrhythmia
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Abnormal heart rate or rhythm
Heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.
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Rate
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distance between the consecutive QRS complexes are altered
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Rhythm
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regularity or spacing of the ECG waves are altered
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Abnormalities in Rate
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Tachycardia
Bradycardia
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Regular rhythm
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Coordination between atrial & ventricular contractions
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Irregular rhythm
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Contractions may no longer be coordinated
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