Module 1 Flashcards
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Nonpharmacologic treatment for anti arrhythmia
Defibrillation
Pacemaker
Miscellaneous anti arrhythmic drugs
Adenosine
Magnesium sulfate
Class IV- Calcium Channel Blockers
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Class III- Potassium Channel Blockers
Bretyllium
Sotalol
Ibutilide and Doletilide
Amiodarone
Class II - Beta Blockers
Propranolol
Esmolol
Class I - Sodium Channel Blockers
Procainamide
Quinidine
Disopyramide
Involves a group of pharmacological agents that converts the existing arrhythmia to a normal rhythm
Cardiac Rhythm
Uses of adenosine
PVST 1st line
Short duration (15 sec)
Uses of Magnesium Sulfate
Torsade de point
Uses of verapamil
AF 1st line
IV, oral
Uses of bretyllium
Refractory post MI, VF
Uses of amiodarone
Most efficacious
Block Na, Ca, K channels and B receptors
VT 1st line
Side effects of adenosine
Flushing
Hypostension
Side effect of verapamil
Hypotension
Side effect of amiodarone
Corneal deposits
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonary fibrosis
Side effects of ibutilide and doletilide
Torsades
Side effect of sotalol
Torsades
Bradycardia
Asthma
Side effect of bretyllium
Arrhythmia
Hypotension
for patient with AF
Class II Beta Blocker
Propranolol and esmolol
Side effects of Disopyramide
Antimuscarinic
Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Hot and flushed skin
Dry skin
Intra ocular pressure
Side effects of Quinidine
Cinchonism ( headache, vertigo, tinnitus)
GI upset
Torsades de pointes
side effect of procainamide
Hypotension
Lupus
This is a specific type of abnormal heart rhythm that can lead to sudden cardiac death… a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
Torsades de pointes
The most serious arrhythmia, can result in cardiac arrest and death
Ventricular Fibrillation