Tachycardia/Bradycardia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of sinus tachycardia?
A
Anaemia
Sepsis
Hypovolaemia
Pulmonary embolism
2
Q
What is sinus tachycardia?
A
Heart rate that exceeds > 100
3
Q
What is sinus bradycardia?
A
Heart rate <60
4
Q
What can cause atrial fibrillation?
A
Thyrotoxicous
Hypertension
5
Q
What drugs are used treat trail fibrillation?
A
Beta blockers / Verampamil - rate control
Digoxin
Amniodarone - rhythm control
Flecainide - rhythm control