Notes in 05_Arrhythmias: Tachyarrhythmias

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Published	02/10/2024	Shockable Rhythms include:(meaning defibrillation may be effective) {{c1::Ventricular tachycardia}} {{c1::Ventricular fibrillation}}
Published	02/10/2024	Non-Shockable Rhythms include:(meaning defibrillation will not be effective){{c1::Pulseless electrical activity}}{{c1::Asystole}}
Published	02/10/2024	Features of Tachyarrhythmias {{c1::HR > 100}} {{c1::QRS complex (wide or narrow)}} {{c1::Can be Regular or Irregular}} {{c1::Can have present or ab…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)}} is {{c2::a term used to refer to unknown tachycardia that arises above the Bundle of His (i.e. atrial or at…
Published	02/10/2024	Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) are classified according to their {{c1::site of origin (i.e. atria or AV node)}} and {{c1::regularity}}
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Sinus Tachycardia}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmias (>100 bpm)}}{{c1::Sinus rhythm (normal and predictable P waves)}} {{c1::Re…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Unifocal/Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmias (>100 bpm)}} {{c1::Variable P wave morphology an…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Atrial Fibrillation}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmia}}{{c1::Absent P waves}} {{c1::Irregularly irregular rhythm}}{{c1::Narrow QRS…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Atrial Flutter}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmias (300 bpm)}} {{c1::Regular rhythm}} {{c1::Narrow QRS complex}} {{c1::Flutter wave…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Slow-Fast AV-Nodal Re-entry Tachycardia (AVNRT)}} on ECG {{c1::80-90% of cases}} {{c1::Tachyarrhythmia}} {{c1::Narrow QRS …
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Fast-Slow AV-Nodal Re-entry Tachycardia (AVNRT)}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmia}} {{c1::Narrow QRS Complex}} {{c1::QRS-P-T compl…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::AV Re-entry Tachycardia (AVRT)/Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmia}} {{c1::Short PR interval (< 0.1…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmias}} {{c1::Regular rhythm}} {{c1::Broad complex tachycardia (&…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (Torsades de Pointes)}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmias}} {{c1::Broad complex tachy…
Published	02/10/2024	A broad complex tachycardia is {{c1::Ventricular Tachycardia}} until proven otherwise
Published	02/10/2024	Features of {{c2::Ventricular Fibrillation}} on ECG {{c1::Tachyarrhythmias (up to 150-500 bpm)}} {{c1::Irregular with varying amplitude}} {{c1::No ide…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Vagal manoeuvres}} and {{c1::Adenosine}} are the mainstay of treatment of Supraventricular tachycardia (i.e. AVNRT, AVRT)
Published	02/10/2024	If first-line options fail, then Re-entry arrhythmias or Accessory pathway in Wolf-Parkinson-White, are treated by {{c1::radiofrequency abla…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Broad-Complex Tachyarrhythmias (QRS > 0.12s) {{c1::ECG monitoring}} {{c1::Initiate Shock and begin CPR}} {{c1::Give IV Adrenaline 1 mg…
Published	02/10/2024	Unstable tachyarrhythmias (i.e. failure of pharmacological approach) will require {{c1::cardioversion}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Unstable Tachyarrhythmias (i.e. failure of pharmacological approach) {{c1::Pharmacological Cardioversion: Amiodarone infusion}} {{c1::Ele…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation {{c1::Rate control (beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin)}} {{c1::Rhythm control (cardioversion: chemical…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Atrial Flutter {{c1::Treat the reversible underlying condition (e.g. hypertension or thyrotoxicosis)}} {{c1::Rate/Rhythm control wit…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Torsades de Pointes {{c1::Correct the cause (electrolyte disturbances or medications)}} {{c1::Magnesium infusion (even if they have a nor…
Published	02/10/2024	Dosage and Administration of Adenosine{{c1::Given as a fast bolus of 6 mg then 12 mg and a further 12 mg if no improvement.}}
Published	02/10/2024	Mechanism of Action of Adenosine{{c1::Works by slowing cardiac conduction primarily though the AV node to treat supraventricular tachycardia caus…
Published	02/10/2024	Warn patients about the feeling of {{c1::dying/impending doom}} when giving Adenosine
Published	02/10/2024	What is the Reason for Contraindication of Antiarrhythmic Medications in Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome with Atrial fibrillation or Atrial flutter? {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Sinus Tachycardia}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Unifocal Atrial Tachycardia}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Atrial Fibrillation}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Atrial Flutter}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Slow-Fast AV-Nodal Re-entry Tachycardia (AVNRT)}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Fast-Slow AV-Nodal Re-entry Tachycardia (AVNRT)}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::AV Re-entry Tachycardia (AVRT)/Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia/Torsades de Pointes}}
Published	02/10/2024	The following ECG shows:{{c1::Ventricular Fibrillation}}
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