osce differentials- cardio Flashcards
1
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tachycardia
A
sinus tachycardia, SVT, VT, AF, atrial flutter
2
Q
causes of sinus tachycardia
A
dehydration/hypovolaemic, fever, hypoxic, hyperthyroid, hypocalcaemia, shock, anaemia, MI
3
Q
bradycardia
A
sinus bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome, increased vagal tone (sedatives, cholinergic medication), AV nodal block (inflammation, congenital heart defects), medication
4
Q
what medication can cause bradycardia
A
digoxin, lithium, b blockers
5
Q
causes of sinus bradycardia
A
hypothyroid, hypothermia, malnutrition, hypokalaemia, anorexia nervosa, hypoxic