Palpitation And Arrhythmia

Question 1

What are the D.D. of palpitation?

Answer 1

1- physiological
2- pathological
3- systematic causes
4- psychosomatic
5- drugs

Question 2

50 % of benign palpitations in pregnancy are …?

Answer 2

Ectopic beats

Question 3

What are maternal and fetal risks of arrhythmia ?

Answer 3

Maternal : cardiac failure + pulmonary edema
Sudden death
Thromboembolism
Fetal: prematurity
Drugs effect : most cat C : benefits outweigh risks
( b blockers- amiodaron)