Arrythmias Flashcards
1
Q
How would you treat supraventricular tachycardia?
A
Vagal maneuvers e.g. vagal massage, blow into syringe
adenosines
2
Q
What can cause prolonged QT?
A
hypocalcaemia
drugs
secondary to other medical conditions
3
Q
What is wolff-parkinson-white syndrome?
A
pre-excitation of ventricles due to impulse passing the AV node by accessory Bundle of Kent
4
Q
How would you treat bradycardia?
A
external pacing
5
Q
What are some symptoms of arrythmias?
A
palpitations, missed beats dizzy, syncope dysnoea, HF symptoms chest discomfort panic, anxiety, sweating
6
Q
What are ECG findings in AF?
A
absence of P waves
irregularly irregular activation of ventricles
7
Q
When should you suspect atrial flutter?
A
anyone with regular narrow complex tachycardia with rate of 150bpm
