Rhythm Flashcards
1
Q
Ventricular Fibrillation
A
The hearts electrical impulses are disorganized, preventing the muscle from contracting normally
2
Q
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach)
A
Fast heartbeat where it does not allow the hearts chambers to fill with enough blood between best to produce blood flow sufficient enough to me the body’s needs
3
Q
Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
A
The heart’s electrical rhythm is normal but the pumping activity fails to follow the electrical activity, causing cardiac arrest
