Arrthymias Flashcards

1
Q

What is arrhythmias

A

Abnormalities either with rate,rhythm sequence of conduction or origin of conduction

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2
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Tachyarrhythmia rate is

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> 100 bpm

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3
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Supraventricular arrhythmias

A

Sinus tachycardia (SA node over firing)
Focal atrial tachycardia
Multiple focal atrial tachycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Atrioventricular nodal reentery (psvT)

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Ventricular arrhythmias

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Ventricular tachycardia
Torse de pointes
Ventricular fibrillation

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5
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Brady arrhythmias

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Sinus bradycardia (SA node is firing too slow)
Heart blocks (1,2,3 heart block)

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6
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Sick sinus syndrome describe

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SA node dysfunction together with tachycardia

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7
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Pathophysio of tachycardia arrhythmias

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  • increased automaticity
    *Triggered activity
    *Re-entry circuit
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8
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Brady arrhythmias pathophysiology

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Decreased automaticity
Conduction block

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