Tachycardia. Flashcards
1
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Hypotension. (2)
A
Hypovolaemia.
Sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).
2
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Cardiac. (2)
A
Ischaemic heart disease (angina pectoris, acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction). Cardiac failure (acute and chronic).
3
Q
Endocrine. (3)
A
Thyrotoxicosis.
Phaeochromocytoma.
Hypoglycaemia.
4
Q
Drugs. (4)
A
Caffeine.
Nicotine.
Anticholinergic medication.
Other medication.
5
Q
Haematological.
A
Anaemia.
6
Q
Other. (2)
A
Anxiety disorders.
Acute febrile illness.
7
Q
Respiratory. (2)
A
Hypoxia.
PE.
