Sinus Bradycardia Flashcards
1
Q
what are the causes of sinus bradycardia?
A
- physiological
- drugs
- ischaemia
2
Q
who may get physiological radycardia?
A
athletes
3
Q
which drugs can cause bradycardia?
A
- b- blockers
- verapamil
4
Q
which kind of stemis are the common cause of bradycarida?
A
interior stemis
5
Q
what is the treatment?
A
- atropine (if acute e.g aMI)
- pacing
6
Q
when is pacing given?
A
if there is haemodynamic compromise : hypotension, CHF, angina, collapse
