Supraventricular Tachycardia Flashcards
1
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Symptoms
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Chest flutter/palpitations
Very fast pulse
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Babies appear breathless, pale, irritable
or unsettled
2
Q
Diagnosing supraventricular tachycardia
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ECG
Family History
24 hour holter
Echo(check blood flow)
3
Q
Treatments: Non-pharmaceutical approaches
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Vagal Manoeuvre- patient blowing hard through a syringe
Carotid massage
ice bath/dunk
4
Q
Treatment: Medication Management
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Adenosine: works by slowing down cardiac conduction through the AVN
5
Q
Long term Meds
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Beta blockers
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7
Q
What are beta blockers
A
Beta blockers usually end with ‘lol’.
They block the action of hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. These hormones makes the heart beat faster and with more force.
Lowers BP and HR
