management of arrythmias Flashcards
1
Q
new onset AF and haemodynamically stable
A
IV flecanide
electrical or chemical cardioversion
2
Q
OD of digoxin
A
mx: digibind antidote
five vials given initially if haemodynamically stable and ten if haemodynamically unstable
if cardiac arrest- 20 vials are suggested
VT secondary to digoxin toxicity
3
Q
Brugada syndrome
A
ECG saddle shaped ST segments
ventricular arrhythmias
syncopal episodes, seizures, SOB, sudden death
mutation in sodium voltage-iatedchallen alpha subunit 5 and is inherited in an autosomal dominated pattern
mx: quinidine sulfate
