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1
Q

SINUS TACHYCARDIA

A

Regular, fast heart rate (>100)

P waves precede each QRS

2
Q

SINUS TACHYCARDIA- TREATMENT

A

Usually none

Beta blockers in thyrotoxicosis

3
Q

FIRST DEGREE A-V BLOCK and causes

A

PR Interval prolonged - increased junctional delay

Causes:
Drug-induced (beta blockers, some calcium blockers, digitalis)
Conduction system disease

4
Q

SINUS BRADYCARDIA

A

Regular, slow heart rate (<60)

P waves precede each QRS

5
Q

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION PROBLEMS-

A
RAPID HEART RATE
	Ischemia
	Heart Failure
 LOSS OF ATRIAL KICK
	Heart Failure
 ATRIAL THROMBI
	Embolic Stroke
6
Q

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION rx

A

Anticoagulation
Rate Control with Drugs
Cardioversion
Ablation