Name that arrhythmia! Flashcards
1
Q
A
Atrial Fibrillation
- No clear P-wave
2
Q
A
Ventricular Tachycardia
- “Ghosts holding hands”
3
Q
A
Ventricular Fibrillation
- Minute away from death!
- Can correct with defibrillator if done fast enough
4
Q
What is this Canine arrhythmia?
A
Bradycardia
<60bpm
5
Q
A
Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC or VPC)
- Early contraction
- Not called PCV!!
6
Q
What is this Canine arrhythmia?
A
Tachycardia
> 180bpm
or >160bpm for Giant breeds
7
Q
What is this arrhythmia?
A
Sinus Arrhythmia
- Association with breathing rhythm, so the rhythm may vary depending on patient breathing patterns.
No breathing + Sinus arrhythmia = Dead (breathing w/this rhythm is only way for it to be sinus arrhythmia)
