Arryhthmias Flashcards

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Atrio-ventricular node Arrhythmias

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AVN re-entry
Accessory pathway
AV block

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Supra ventricular Arrhythmias

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Supraventricular tachycardia:
-atrial fibrillation
-atrial flutter
-ectopic atrial tachycardia
Bradycardia
-sinus bradycardia
-sinus pauses
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Ventricular arrhythmias

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  • premature ventricular complex
  • ventricular tachycardia
  • ventricular fibrillation
  • asystole
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Recognising torsades de pointes on an ECG

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Long QT interval and wide QRS complexes

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Recognising WPW on an ECG

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Delta waves

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What is pause dependent torsades de pointes associated with?

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Drugs that prolong the QT interval

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What is catechol dependent torsades de pointes associated with?

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Digitalis toxicity or idiopathy

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Events leading TdP

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Hypokalemia, hypermagnesia, hypocalcemia
Prolongation of action potential (drug induced)
Renal impairment

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