Small Group: Arrhythmia Cases Flashcards
1
Q
Irregularly irregular = ___________.
A
atrial fibrillation
2
Q
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are often related to ___________.
A
pulmonary disease; this happens because the atria stretch in response to increased pressure in the pulmonary circuit
3
Q
Atrial fibrillation can result from ___________.
A
mitral valve regurgitation, pulmonary disease, fibrosis due to aging,
4
Q
Complications of atrial fibrillation include _____________.
A
tachycardia, embolic clot, and heart failure
5
Q
Why do people with ventricular tachycardia have hypotension?
A
Because the heart doesn’t have time to refill
