Sudden Cardiac Arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What is the #1 killer of people in the U.S.?
A
Heart disease
2
Q
What is the fatality rate for SCA in patients without ICD’s?
A
99%
3
Q
What is the survival rate for SCA in patients with an ICD?
A
95%
4
Q
What type of rhythms do not typically response to ATP?
A
Polymorphic VT and VF
5
Q
What are some of the symptoms of SCA?
A
Palpitations, dyspnea, chest pain, syncope and pre-syncope
6
Q
What four rhythms characterize SCA?
A
Atrial standstill, ventricular standstill, pulseless electrical activity, and VT
7
Q
What are recognized evaluations for acute VT/VF?
A
H and P, 12 lead EKG, exercise EKG, ambulatory EKG, echo, EP test, and T wave alternans
8
Q
What are the typical treatment options for patients with SCA?
A
Stent for MI/ischemia, drug therapy, and treat underlying HF
