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1
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What are the three sources of a cardiac arrhythmia?

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disease, injury, or DRUGS

2
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normal contractions at a faster rate

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Tachycardia

3
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all areas may not follow normally (can affect atria or ventricles);

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flutters

4
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uncoordinated contractions

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fibrillations

5
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normal contractions at a slower rate

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bradycardia

6
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complete _______ = His Purkinje system cut in half; therefore atria and ventricles work independently

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HEART BLOCK

7
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5 transmembrane phases! Plateau where net influx of Ca+ through Ca+ channels is slightly more than the efflux of K+ channels

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Phase 2

8
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5 transmembrane phases! early, partial repolarization through the efflux of K+ ions

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Phase 1

9
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5 transmembrane phases! restoration of ionic concentrations via the Na+K+ and the Na+Ca+ exchange pump = resting membrane potential is reestablished (-90 mV)

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Phase 4

10
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5 transmembrane phases! predominant efflux of K+ ions

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Phase 3

11
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5 transmembrane phases! influx of Na+ ions through fast channels to generate the upstroke (depolarization)

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Phase 0

12
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5 transmembrane phases! absolute (effective) refractory period = Phases ___,___,___, & most of ____.

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0,1,2,most of 3

13
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5 transmembrane phases! Middle of phase 3 to beginning of phase 4 =

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relative refractory period

14
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synonymous with DEPOLARIZAITON…a mechanism that PROTECTS the heart from all other ectopic impulses

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ABSOLUTE refractory period

15
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The time when only a strong stimulus can cause depolarization…Occurs when repolarization is almost complete

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Relative Refractory period

16
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All cells are repolarized and ready to respond in a normal fashion

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Nonrefractory phase

17
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In the __________ period all fast Na+-channels are voltage-inactivated and closed, which prevents sustained tetanus.

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absolute refractory

18
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What are the 3 areas of the heart with pacemaker activity?

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SA node, AV node, Purkinje Fibers

19
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What drives automaticity?

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Spontaneous opening and closing of K+ channels.

20
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The further away from _______ that the cell is maintained, the harder it will be to get the cell to depolarize

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resting and threshold membrane potentials

21
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Effective Refractory Period (absolute refractory period) in cells in _______ areas is longer than in _______ cells

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pacemaker…myocardial

22
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Myocardial cells repolarize quickly and have to wait for the pacemakers to repolarize before firing again

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Myocardial….pacemakers

23
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*different arrhythmias require that the _________ be lengthened or shortened

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Effective/Absolute Resting Potential

24
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Yes, I am going to do this to you. GET SOME! What are the 5 indications for Antiarrhythmias? WHATS THE MOST COMMON????

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1.Paroxysmal ATRIAL tachycardia, 2.Paroxysmal VENTRICULAR tachycardia, 3.Atrial fibrillation (A FIB IS MOST COMMON), 4.Ventricular ectopic arrhythmias, 5.Digoxin-induced arrhythmias…GOOD JOB DAWG!

25
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What are the 4 Contraindications for Antiarrhythmics?

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  1. Complete A-V heart block 2.Congestive heart failure 3. Hypotension 4.Known hypersensitivity to the drug
26
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IA: Na+ channel blocker (_______): Blocks conduction; ______ duration of AP

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medium…. prolongs

27
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IB: Na+ channel blocker (____): Blocks conduction; _______ ERP; _______ the AP

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fast… decreases…shortens

28
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IC: Na+ channel blocker (_____): Blocks conduction; _____ effect on ERP; _____ conduction without affecting the ____

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slow….little…slows…AP

29
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II: Beta blocker: ________ SA node automaticity; reduces _______ activity

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Decreases…SYMpathetic

30
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III: K+ channel blocker: ______ the AP; prolongs phase ___ repolarization

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Prolongs…3

31
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IV: Ca+ channel blocker: Slows conduction velocity at the ______; ______ firing rate of SA and AV nodes

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AV node… decreases

32
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What are the 3 methods of Class I Na+ blocking antiarrythmic drugs?

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1.Decrease Excitability 2.Decrease conduction velocity 3.Prolong effective refractory period

33
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Class IA: slow ______, prolong ____, increase _____

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conduction, AP, ERP

34
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Class IA: _______ = toxic; can produce fatal arrhythmias

– Made from bark of CINCHONA tree = overdose leads to cinchonism

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QIUN-iD-ine

35
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Class IA: _________ after cardioversion to maintain normal rhythm

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Prophylaxis

36
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Class IA: Site of action: _______

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Atrial tissues

37
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Class IA: ________-Derivative of the local anesthetic _______…Many adverse effects = reversible _____-like
syndrome in 25% of patients

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Procain-amide…..procaine…LUPUS-like

38
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Class IA: Used for treatment of VENTRICULAR arrhythmias, as an ALTERNATIVE to quinine and procainamide

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DIS-o-pyramide (NorPACE)

39
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Class IB: decrease duration of AP by ________/________ repolarization (ERP) = ________ rate so overcome ventricular ectopic foci…WHAT IS THE DRUG OF CHOICE? (Treats _______ arrythmias)

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shortening/decreasing….speeds up…LIDOCAINE…(treats ventricular arrythmias)

40
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Which Class IB drug would I give during an MI?

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LIDOCAINE

41
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Where do Class IB’s act?

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the ventricles!

42
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Class IB drug: anticonvulsant/antiarrhythmic….Prolongs ERP and suppresses ventricular pacemaker automaticity; shortens action potential in the heart… **remember this drug causes gingival hyperplasia

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Phenytion (Dilantin)

43
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Which Class IB drug? Structurally related to lidocaine….Serious ventricular arrhythmias; suppression of PVCs

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mex-il-et-ine (mexico! woo!)

44
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Which class IB drug? Suppression of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias

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TO-cain-ide

45
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Class Ic-MARKED conduction _______…site of action=_____

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slowing!…ventricles

46
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What are the names of these Class IC badasses? Approved only for use of refractory ventricular arrhythmias (life-threatening)…Serious safety concerns: Cause arrhythmias because of profound effect on Na+ channels in healthy heart tissue as well…think Tamborine Rhythm!

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FLE-CAIN-ide (TAMBocor)…PRO-paf-en-one(RYTHMol)

47
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Approved only for use of refractory ventricular arrhythmias (life-threatening)

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Class IC Antiarrythmias

48
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Beta Blockers are ALSO considered Class ____ antiarrythmics!

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II

49
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What channel type do Class III antiarrythmics block? What effect does this have on the AP? On the heart in general?

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Potassium Channel Blockers! Prolongs the AP (longer Ref Period)..Slows Heart

50
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What are our two examples of Class III antiarrythmics? (one Dr. S made us say out loud and together)

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  1. AMI-O-DaR-ONE 2.Sot-A-LOL(nonselective beta blocker)
51
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Which drug has IODINE and therefore long term use causes BLUE SKIN & thyroid disease?

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AMI-O-DaR-ONE….do, dare,dedi,datum-to give iodine=”io-dar” :) LATIN!!!

52
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Class IV Antiarrythmics are Ca2+ channel blockers have a ________ CHRONOtropic effect and a ________ INOtropic effect on the heart.

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negative…negative

53
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WHAT IS THE DRUG OF CHOICE FOR CARDIAC ARRYTMIAS???? What is a side effect? Think real hard about what type of drug it is…

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VERA-PAM-IL..ca2+ blocker-GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA!

54
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What is a good Diagnostic drug for arrhythmias? (Class IV)

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Adenosine

55
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This CROSSOVER drug is indicated for A-fib, flutter, & congestive heart failure….(a class IV antiarrythmic)

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DIG-OX-IN

56
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DigOXin-Increases ERP
– ______ conduction velocity
– _______ inotropic effect…Which one helps with congestive heart failure?

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Decreases… Positive (more force)(helps with congestive heart failure)

57
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Treating the Tom BradyArrythmias: what brady drug can also be used to SLOW DOWN salivation for a dental procedure?!

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AtroPine!

58
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Treating the Tom BradyArrythmias: What tis the name of the BETA (1&2) AGONIST that is synthetic Epinephrine?

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Iso-Pro-Ter-On-oL

59
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What two minerals can we use to treat Ectopic Pacemakers?

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Potassium & Magnesium (Mg) haha

60
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What is a good sign of CinChonism? (a side affect of the Class 1A antiarrythmic Quinidine)

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TINNITUS!

61
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Drug Interactions with Antiarrhythmics: The vagal blocking effects of antiarrhythmic drugs and anticholinergics (e.g. atropine) can act synergistically and lead to _______

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tachycardia

62
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Drug Interactions with Antiarrhythmics: Therapeutic effects of antiarrhythmics are increased by _______ (and reduced in hypokalemia)

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potassium

63
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Saliva-inhibiting drugs should not be administered to a patient who is prone to arrhythmias, as they may cause _______…e.g. _______

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tachycardia….atropine

64
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Lidocaine solutions used to treat arrhythmias are not the same as dental anesthetics that contain lidocaine = no epinephrine and different _______ = not interchangeable

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buffering

65
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Gingival hyperplasia may be seen with _______ drugs… Dr. Taylor St. Vincent clinic..

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Ca+channel blocker