Week 2 cardio

Question 1

all tachyarrhythmias that originate from or incorporate tissue above the AV node

Answer 1

Supraventricular dysrhythmias (SVTs)

Question 2

-Represents 10% of SVT’s
-Originates in the area of atrium outside the av node.
-Present P waves

Answer 2

Atrial tachycardia

Question 3

• regular repetitive flutter waves and constant p-wave morphology
  -atrial rate is usually 250-350 bpm
  -Present P waves
  -sawtooth flutter waves in ECG leads II, III, and aVF

Answer 3

Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter with 4:1 block

Question 4

-Chaotic electrical activity in the atrium without discernible atrial rate and variable ventricular rate.
-No P wave

Answer 4

Atrial Fibrillation

Question 5

Sign and Symptoms of SVT

Answer 5

Palpitations ,SOB,Dizziness, syncope, near syncope, chest pain or fatigue