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Published	09/08/2024	torsades de points ekg looks like {{c1::twisting}} of the points
Published	09/08/2024	treatment for torsades de points:Treat {{c1::precipitating factors}}Correct electrolyte abnormalities Minimize {{c2::bradycardia}}&nbsp…
Published	09/08/2024	ventricular fibrillation:Sign of extreme {{c1::myocardial irritability}} → multiple irritable {{c2::foci}} in the {{c2::ventr…
Published	09/08/2024	{{c4::Ventricular Tachycardia}} has a sudden {{c1::onset/offset}}{{c2::Rapid}} and {{c2::regular}} rate  (may be {{c5::irregular}} if p…
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::ventricular tachycardia}} may be tolerated or patient can be {{c2::unstable/pulseless}}
Published	09/08/2024	Possible {{c1::Ventricular tachycardia}} descriptors: {{c3::monomorphic (identical QRS)polymorphicnon-sustained sustained isc…
Published	09/08/2024	Treat underlying disease of Ventricular tachycardia{{c1::Cardioversion/defibrillation}} indicated if hemodynamically {{c2::unstable}} V…
Published	09/08/2024	{{c2::Bradycardias}} presentation may be {{c1::gradual}} (patients may not notice symptoms)Acute presentation: monitor for signs of reduced …
Published	09/08/2024	bradycardia arrythmias may have symptoms of :DUDES Lets Go {{c1::Dizziness Unexplained LOCDyspneaExercise intoleranceSyncopeLightheadednessG…
Published	09/08/2024	May need {{c1::pacemaker}} monitoring in some cases of bradyarrythmias.Bradycardias + high grade AV block:Treat {{c2::underlying}}&nbsp…
Published	09/08/2024	preferred treatment for wolff parkinson white syndrome is an {{c1::ablation}}
Published	09/08/2024	{{c4::AV Nodal Reentry / AVRT}} will have {{c1::Narrow}} complex {{c3::supraventricular tachycardia}}, {{c2::>150}} bpm
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::AV Nodal Reentry / AVRT}}: Electrical signals {{c3::loop back}} on themselves using an {{c4::accessory}} path…
Published	09/08/2024	pts with AVRT May feel it in the {{c1::neck}} and feel:{{c2::Lightheadedness}}{{c3::Sudden}} onset / offset{{c3::Rapid}}{{c3::Variable}}&nbs…
Published	09/08/2024	{{c1::AVRT}}: In the strip, can see {{c2::atrial}} activation indicative of {{c3::retrograde P}} waves (retrograde pathway, slow o…
Published	09/08/2024	treatment of AVRT: Acutely:  {{c1::vagal}} maneuvers, {{c1::adenosine}} (narrow QRS), if unstable → synchronized {{c1::c…
Published	09/08/2024	pt with atrial flutter may be:Can be {{c2::asymptomatic or fatigued}}Usually {{c1::sudden}} onset / offsetVariable durationPossible&nbs…
Published	09/08/2024	Atrial Flutter has {{c1::regular}} fluttering and racing if organized at higher rates
Published	09/08/2024	Afib / Aflutter Tx:Address {{c1::underlying cause/aggravating}} factor if present*{{c2::Rate Contro}}l with AV nodal blocking agents to prevent p…
Published	09/08/2024	AFIB:Can be asymptomatic or fatiguedUsually sudden onset / offsetVariable durationPossible SOB/CP at high ventricular ratesTypes: {{c1::paroxysma…
Published	09/08/2024	atrial fib has {{c1::IRREGULAR}} fluttering that may be triggered by pulmonary veins while atrial flutter has {{c1::REGULAR}} flutterin…
Published	09/08/2024	Brugada Syndrome:{{c1::Channelo}}pathy{{c2::Incomplete RBBB}} + {{c3::ST elevation}} in the anterior precordial leads ({{c4::V1 + V2}})
Published	09/08/2024	PAC could trigger {{c1::Afib}}
Published	09/08/2024	Premature Beats / Ectopic Beats, PACs, PVCs: Beats coming from an {{c1::ectopic focus}} (not the {{c2::SA}} node) that contra…
Published	09/08/2024	premature beats: Usually sudden onset / offsetOften described as {{c1::missed}} beats, {{c2::skips}}, or {{c2::pounding}}Often occ…
Published	09/08/2024	Treat {{c1::underlying cause}}, reduce {{c1::triggers}} of premature beats Reassurance (usually benign){{c2::Drug therapy}} to treat un…
Published	09/08/2024	sinus tachycardia:Gradual onset / offsetRate usually {{c1::<150}} bpmOften described as {{c2::persistent}} for several {{c…
Published	09/08/2024	sinus tachycardia will have a {{c1::narrow}} QRS
Published	09/08/2024	Treat underlying cause & triggers of sinus tachycardia{{c1::BB}} or {{c1::CCB}} if persistent Rare: {{c2::SA node ablatio…
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