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Supraventricular Tachycardia Flashcards

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supra ventricular tachycardia

A

arrhythmias that have HR>100 and QRS complex less than 120ms

narrow complex tachycardia

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examples of SVT

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AF
AV re-entry tachycardia
AV-node re-entry tachycardia

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what is the difference between AF and AVRT + AVNRT

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AF - irregular

AVRT, AVNRT - regular

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signs

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palpitations
dizziness
chest pain

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investigations

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ECG

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management

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valsava maneouvre or carotid massaging

adenosine 6mg
adenosine 12mg
adenosine 18mg
beta blocker/verampil
DC cardioversion
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7
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when do give DC cardioversion as first line

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heart failure
ischaemia
hypotension
shock

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what contradicts adenosine and what do you give instead

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asthma

verampil

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what is a side effect of adenosine

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chest pain

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