a fib Flashcards
1
Q
paroxysmal a fib?
A
> 30 sec, < 7 days
2
Q
persistent afib?
A
> 7 days, < 1 year
3
Q
long standing a fib?
A
> = to 1 year, rhythm control still pursued
4
Q
permanent a fib?
A
> 1 year, jnt decision to stop trying to control the rhythym
5
Q
non mod risk factors for a fib?
A
male sex
↑ age
6
Q
possible causes of secondary a fib?
A
COPD, pneumonia, thyroid storm, drugs, alcohol, stress, sleep deprivation, physical exerction
7
Q
2 types of a fib?
A
- A fib (superventricular tachy w/ uncoordinated atrial activation.
- valvular a fib: a fib W/ mechanical or stenotic mitral valve
8
Q
what to assess in a fib?
A
HR, BP, ht, Wt, WC, BMI
Cardio exam, JVP, carotid/peripheral pulses
