Arrhythmias - Pathophysiology, Presentation and Investigation Flashcards

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KNOW A NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM

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Explain the 1st degree heart block

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Explain the 2nd degree heart block

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Explain the 3rd degree heart block

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5
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Describe atrial fibrillation

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6
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Describe atrial flutter

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7
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Explain “supraventricular tachycardia”

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8
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Describe Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

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9
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Describe ventricular tachycardia

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10
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Describe fibrillation

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11
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How would you diagnose sinus tachycardia

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12
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How would you diagnose sinus bradycardia

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13
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Explain sinus arrest

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14
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What is the difference between atrial and ventricular ectopic beat

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15
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Discuss the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in the population

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16
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Describe the clinical presentation of atrial fibrillation

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  • Asymptomatic
  • Palpitations, dyspnoea, chest pain, fatigue
  • Embolism
17
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Recognise the medical treatment of atrial fibrillation

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18
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Understand the indications for the use of electrical cardioversion in atrial fibrillation

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