Narrow Complex Tachycardia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the contraindications of adenosine?
A
2nd degree/3rd degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome, symptomatic bradycardia, broncoconstriction/bronchospasm, asthma
2
Q
Role of Metoprolol (with Flecainide)
A
Prevent 1:1 conduction if atrial flutter occurs
3
Q
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia ECG appearance
A
Irregular NCT, at least 3 different P wave morphology
4
Q
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia - causes
A
Cor pulmonale
Hypoxia and hypercapnia
Increased synthetic drive
5
Q
Short R-P NCT
A
AVNRT (slow-fast) - 90%
AVRT
6
Q
Long R-P NCT
A
Atrial tachycardia
Atypical AVNRT (fast-slow, slow-slow)
AVRT w/ slow conducting pathway