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What are the types of AV blocks?

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  • first degree
  • second degre: mobitz typ I (Wenckenbach) and mobtiz type II
  • third degree
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general presentation on EKG of first degree AV block

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-PR interval > .21 sec with ALL atrial pulses CONDUCTED

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general presentation on EKG of second degree AV block

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-INTERMITTENT blocked beats

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general presentation on EKG of third degree AV block

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  • COMPLETE heart block

- no atrial impulses are conducted to the ventricles

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medications in the etiology of first and second degree heart block

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  • digitalis
  • Ca++ channel blockers
  • beta blockers
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chronic or transient etiologies of first and second degree heart block

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  • ischemia
  • inflammatory dzs (lymes)
  • fibrosis
  • calcifications
  • infarction
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in a second degree, mobitz type I (Wenchenbach), what is the pattern of the PR interval? and the cause?

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  • PR interval progressively lengthens w/ RR interval shortening before a dropped beat
  • almost always d/t AV node conduction abnormality
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What are the characteristics of a second degree mobitz type II AV block?

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  • no lengthening of AV conduction
  • intermittent non-conducted atrial beats
  • usually d/t dz involving bundle of His
  • may progress to 3rd degree block
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which AV block is usually “nodal so narrow” ?

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-Mobitz I

narrow in terms of QRS

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Which AV block is usually “infranodal so wide” ?

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-Mobitz II

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A third degree heart block is usually d/t what?

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a lesion distal to the bundle of His

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3rd degree heart block may be associated with what other arrhythmia?

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bilateral BBB

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characteristics of a third degree heart block

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  • QRS wide and ventricular beats usual <45 BPM
  • atrial conduction through atrial node is completely blocked
  • may be asymptomatic
  • may feel fatigues, SOB, have syncope
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EKG notes from a 3rd degree block

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  • no dropped beats
  • all p waves come at the same interval
  • atria and ventricles are working just not working together
  • p wave may show up in the QRS
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How is an AV block diagnosed?

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  • incidental finding or

- symptomatic patient gets EKG

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PE of pt w/ AV block

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  • bradycardia

- may be asymptomatic

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When does AV block only need monitoring?

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-asymptomatic pts w/ good perfusion

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What is the treatment for AV block when they do not qualify for monitoring only?

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permanent pacing

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When does AV block require permanent pacing as treatment?

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  • symptomatic bradyarrhythmias
  • asymptomatic mobitz type II
  • complete heart block
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BBB definition

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  • a complete or partial interruption of the electrical pathways of the bundle of his
  • can be right, left, bifasciular or trifasicular
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bifasicular

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  • when 2 pathways are blocked

- right bundle, left bundle, posterior fascicle, left anterior fascicle

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trifasicular

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  • RBBB with alternating left hemi-block
  • alternating RBBB and LBBB
  • bifasicular block w/ prolonged infranodal conduction
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T or F; BBBs can occur in normal hearts.

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True

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What dz processes can cause BBBs

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  • ischemic heart dz
  • inflammatory dz
  • infiltrative dz
  • cardiomyopathy
  • postcardiotomy
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what dz processes are specific to RBBBs
- pulmonary embolism | - chronic lung dz
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symptoms of BBB
- most have none - syncope - the symptoms of the underlying cause
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diagnosing BBB
- incidental finding | - EKG if symptomatic
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tx of BBB
- tx underlying disorder - may need pace maker if syncope is occuring - most need none
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paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) definiton
-regular, fast (160-200) HR that originated in heart tissue other than the ventricles
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etiology of PSVT
- accessory pathways of electrical conduction b/w the atria and the ventricles - AV node is bypassed
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sx of PSVT
- some can have very mild sx - palpitations - dizziness - syncope - light headed - chest pain - SOB - weakness/fatigue
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PE findings in PSVT
-tachy and regular rhythm
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What will diagnose PSVT when using and EKG or holter monitor?
- rapid regular rhythm - QRS could be narrow or wide - may have delta wave present (preexcitation)
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vagal stimulation treatments
- plunging face into ice water - rubbing neck just below jaw line - bare down - cough
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when do you use medical intervention as opposed to vagal stimulation?
- if vagal stim. doesn't work - if episode lasts more than 20 min - if symptoms are severe
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What defines a PSVT patient as unstable?
- hypotension - altered mental status - signs of shock - chest pain - heart failure
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treatment of unstable PSVT patient
- try vagal maneuvers while prepping for: - synchronized cardioversion - consider adenosine 6mg
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treatment of stable PSVT patient
- vagal maneuvers frist - consider adenosine if vagal stim. doesn't work - beta blocker or Ca++ channel blocker
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Wolf-parkinson white syndrome (WPW)
- supraventricular tachy arrhythmia | - preexcitation pathway
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What is the defining feature of WPW on EKG?
-delta wave
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What is the possible progression of WPW?
- up to 30% will develop a. fib or flutter - can degenerate into v. fib - needs electrophys and often ablation
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When does a patient with PSVT need to see a specialist?
- WPW pattern on EKG - pts w/ recurrent sx despite tx - pts w/ pre-excitation and hx of a fib/flutter
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When do you admit a PSVT patient?
- syncope | - hx of syncope and pre-excitation on EKG
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PVC
- ventricular extrasystoles | - isolated beats that originate from ventricular tissue occurring before a normal heartbeat
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sx of PVC
- commonly none | - may be aware of strong/skipped beat
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if PVCs are frequent, what could the progress to?
- v. tach | - v. fib
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causes/risk factors for PVCs
- age - alcohol (boo) - caffeine (boo) - cold meds - CAD - heart failure - stress (boo) - valve disorders - electrolyte disorders - hyperthyroidism
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diagnosis of PVCs
- w/ EKG or holter - may be individual beats - bigeminy or trigeminy
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increased frequency of PVCs during exercise is associated w/ what?
increased risk of cardiovascular mortality
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what do you rule out before treating PVCs
- electrolyte disorder | - thyroid disorder
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in a generally healthy pt w/ no other problems, what is the treatment for PVCs?
- none required | - avoid caffeine, stimulants and reduce stress
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in pts w/ structural herat dz or bothersome sx, what is the treatment for PVCs?
- beta blockers | - weight risks w/ benefits for tx
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In pts with frequent PVCs refractory to other tx, what is the option?
catheter ablation
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sick sinus syndrome
- sinus arrest - sinoatrial exit block - persistant sinus brady w/ no specific cause - can alternate brady-tachy - brady d/t disordered SA node or impaired conduction from SA to atrium
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what is the characteristic feature of sick sinus syndrome?
the heart does not respond to normal stimuli to increase the rate such as exercise
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misc. facts about sick sinus syndrome
- usually asymtomatic - usually elderly - may have intermittent SVT mixed w/ the brady-arrhythmia - often have concomittant a. fib - may be caused by meds
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diagnosing sick sinus syndrome
- sometime hard - PE - ECG w/ carotid sinus pressure (not done in office) - ambulatory monitor or electrophys studies
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what meds can cause sick sinus syndrome?
- beta blockers - Ca++ channel blockers - digoxin - sympatholytic agents (clonidine, gaufcaine, alpha methyldopa) - antiarrhythmics
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what are causes of sick sinus syndrome not related to meds?
- sarcoidosis - amyloidosis - Chagas dz (parasite from bug poop) - various cardiomyopathies
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what is NOT a common cause of sick sinus syndrome?
coronary dz
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symptoms of sick sinus syndrome
- mostly asymptomatic - syncope - dizziness - confusion - palpitations - fatigue - heart failure - angina
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tx of sick sinus syndrome if pt is asymtomatic
-non as long as perfusion is good
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whats the first step in the tx of sick sinus syndrome?
remove any offending meds to see if it resolves
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what's the tx for sick sinus syndrome in symptomatic pts?
- permanent pacing - dual is preferred - pace first, then tx for the tachyarrhythmias
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torsades de pointes
form of ventricular tachy in which QRS morphology inverts around the baseline of the EKG
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etiology of torsades
- hypokalemia - hypomagnesemia - drugs that prolong QT interval
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sx of torsades
(same as v. tach) - fainting - angina - lightheadedness - dizziness - palpitations - SOB
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diagnosing torsades
- EKG - lab studies for electrolytes - echo - electrophys
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what is the treatment of choice for torsades?
-IV mag sulfate
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alternative treatment for torsades?
- IV beta blockers | - cardiac pacing
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ventricular tachycardia
- 3 or more consecutive ventricular premature beats | - >100 bpm
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sustained vs. non sustained criteria for v. tach
- NON-sustained: <30s | - sustained: >30s
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sx of v. tach
- fainting - angina - lightheadedness - dizziness - palpitations - SOB
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causes/risk factors of v. tach
- structural abnormality in heart - prior MI - CAD - heart failure - previous heart surgery - myocarditis - heart valve dz
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what are other causes of v. tach
- antiarrhythmic meds - changes in blood chemistry or pH - lack of O2
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PE in v. tach
- rapid HR - low BP - LOC - absent pulse
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diagnosis of v tach
- EKG - echo - CXR - angio if echo is inconclusive - electrophys - cardiac MRI
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what is true in all cases of sustained v tach?
- all should be admitted | - emergent
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in sustained v tach, if pt has symptoms (hypotension, shock, chest pain, etc.), what is the treatment?
- CPR, ACLS protocol | - cardioversion
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in cardioversion of sustained v. tach, what are the guidelines?
- wide/regular: 100J synchronized | - wide/irregular: defib
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in sustained v. tach that is urgent but w/o symptoms, what is the treatment?
- IV access - EKG - lab studies - consider adenosine - consider antiarrhythmic infusion
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treatment of NON-sustained v. tach
- lab studies and CXR - if no heart dz, may not need tx - w/ heart dz: beta blockers - amiodarone is a consideration
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if a pt. w/ non-sustained v. tach has sustained v. tach during electrophys studies, what is the treatment?
implantable defibrillator
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v. fib
- ventricles of the heart quiver or fibrilate which stops adequate blood flow from heart - fatal unless immediately corrected
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etiology of v. fib
- v. tach - acute ischemia or infarct - complete heart block - sinus node arrest - CAD - acidosis
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other risk factors for v. fib
- drowning/hypothermia - drugs (legal and illegal) - electrical shock - very low BP - hypo/hyperkalemia - previous MI - congenital heart dz - cardiomyopathy - pneumothorax - thrombosis - tamponade - hypovolemia
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S/S of v. fib
- sudden loss of responsiveness | - not breathing or only gasping
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what are early signs of v. fib?
- chest pain - rapid heartbeat - dizziness - nausea - SOB - LOC
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Tx of v. fib?
- CPR ACLS - O2 - attach monitor - check rhythm - shock - start IV - continue CPR - advanced airway - drug therapy (epi and amiodarone) - tx reversible causes
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diagnosis of v. fib
- always emergent situation | - after ACLS/CPR to resume life sustaining rhythm, you can ID the cause of it

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