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BC3- Cardio - EKG

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SA Node location   base of the right atrium  
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SA Node   normal pacemaker of the heart  
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SA Node rate   60-100  
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How is the SA node connected to the AV node   by internodal pathways  
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AV Node location   apex of the right atrium  
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AV node rate   slows the impulse down to 40-60  
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What is the back-up with the SA node doesn't work?   AV  
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Conduction system of the heart   SA Node - AV Node - Bundle of HIS - Bundle Branches - Perkinje Fibers  
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Ventricle Rate   20-40  
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Juctional Rate   40-60  
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Parasympathetic   slows down  
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Sympathetic   fight or flight  
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1 small box on EKG strip =   .04 seconds  
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1 large box on EKG strip =   .20 seconds  
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15 large boxes on EKG strip =   3 seconds  
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P wave measures   produced as impusle from SA and AV junction - cause atrial contraction  
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PRI is what?   beginning of the P to the beginning of the Q wave = time between arial depolarization (contraction) and the start of ventricular conduction (depolarization)  
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Normal PRI   .12-.20 seconds  
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QRS Complex   Conduction of impulse through Bundle of HIS to Perkinje Fibers causing contraction of ventricles  
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Normal QRS   .04-.10 seconds  
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If QRS "widens" to > .10 seconds   indicates a bundle branch block  
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What does QTI measure   measures depolarization and repolarization  
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Formula for QT Interval   QT interval / sq root of R  
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Normal QTI   less than or equal to 0.40 seconds  
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How do you measure QTI   from the beginning of the Q to the end of the T  
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Electrolytes that may increase QTI   hypocalcemia, hypomagnesium, hypokalemia  
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CNS disorders that may increase QTI   stroke, subarrachnoid hemorrhage, trauma  
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Drugs that may increase QTI   tricyclics, phenothiazines, erythromycin, albuterol, lopressor, decongestants, diuretics, Amiodorone  
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Rule of Thumb for QTI   If patient is not tachycardic, the QT interval should not be more than half the R-R interval  
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T wave indicates   ventricular repolarization  
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Sinus Rhythm originates from   SA Node  
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Sinus Rhythm HR   60-100  
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Sinus Rhythm P wave for every QRS =   1:1  
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Sinus Rhythm PRI   .12-.20 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Rhythm QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Bradycardia orginiates from   SA Node  
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Sinus Bradycardia HR   <60  
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Sinus Bradycardia P wave for every QRS =   1:1  
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Sinus Bradycardia PRI   .12-.20 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Bradycardia QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Causes of Sinus Bradycardia   Hyperkalemia, Vagal activity increased, Digoxin (common), Late hypoxia - corrected with 02  
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Effects of Sinus Bradycardia   increase preload, decreased mean arterial pressure  
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Treatment of Sinus Bradycardia   treat cause; pacer, atropine  
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Sinus Tachycardia originates from   SA Node  
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Sinus Tachycardia HR   100-150  
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Sinus Tachycardia PRI   .12-.20 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Tachycardia QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Tachycardia P wave for every QRS =   1:1  
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Causes of Sinus Tachycardia   Increase catecholamine release, hypercalcemia, fever, early symptom of hypoxia, hypovolemia, pump failure  
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Effects of Sinus Tachycardia   decreased filling times, decreased MAP, increased myocardial demand, increase O2 demand,  
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Treatment of Sinus Tachycardia   treat underlying cause, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, bed rest, oxygen  
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Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC) is not _________   a rhythm  
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PAC originates in   an ectopic focus in either atrium appearing earlier than a P wave generated by the SA node  
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PAC's may be due to use of   stimulants  
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PAC's are often seen in what conditions   CHF, COPD, infections, medications  
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PAC HR   60-100  
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PAC P wave   has different configuration than those originating in the SA node  
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PAC PRI   .12-.20 seconds (normal)  
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PAC QRS - P ratio   each QRS has a P  
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Causes of PAC   Hypokalemia, digitalis toxicity, hypoxia  
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Treatment of PAC   treat the underlying cause  
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Sinus Dysrhythmia Rate   Rates vary  
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Sinus Dysrhythmia PRI   .12-.20 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Dysrhythmia P wave for every QRS =   P wave for each QRS  
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Sinus Dysrhythmia P-P   regularly irregular short with inspiration, long with expiration  
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Causes of Sinus Dysrhythmia   common in young children and young adults  
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Effects of Sinus Dysrhythmia   alters filling time, variable oxygen demand  
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Treatment of Sinus Dysrhythmia   none  
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Sinus Arrest Rate   Rate normal to slow  
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Sinus Arrest Rhythm   Irregular  
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Sinus Arrest P waves   normal morphology  
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Sinus Arrest PRI   .12-.20 seconds (normal)  
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Sinus Arrest QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Causes of Sinus Arrest   Ischemia of SA node, Digitalis toxicity, Excessive vagal tone  
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Effect of Sinus Arrest   Frequent or prolonged episodes of dec C.O.; cardiac standstill, cessation of SA node activity  
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Treatment of Sinus Arrest   observe if asymptomatic; bradycardic with symptoms treat w/ atropine 0.5mg bolus; pacer  
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Atrial Tachycardia HR   150-250  
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Atrial   (blank)  
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Who is most often affected by atrial tachycardia   kids  
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Atrial Tachycardia is also known as   SupraVentricular Tachycardia (SVT)  
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Effects of Atrial Tachycardia   decreased filling times, decreased MAP, increased myocardial O2 demand and work  
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Treatment of Atrial Tachycardia   control ventricular rate, digoxin, calcium blockers, vagal stimulation, override pacer, cardioversion  
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Saw Tooth Patter =   Atrial flutter  
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Atrial Flutter atrial rates   200-400 bpm  
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Atrial Flutter ventricular rates   140-160 bpm  
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Atrial Flutter typical rhythm   regular  
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Most common atrial flutter rate is   300 bpm  
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Most common atrial flutter conduction rate is   2:1  
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Most common atrial flutter ventricular response   150 bpm  
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Atrial flutter with variable conduction is caused by   constant fluctuations in the conduction ratios through the AV node - (AV node holds on)  
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Atrial Flutter causes   increased atrial automaticity, atrial re-entry; digoxin (common), hypokalemia, aging  
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Effects of Atrial Flutter   decreased filling time, loss of atrial kick, decreased MAP,  
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Treatment of Atrial Flutter   control ventricular rate, digoxin, calcium channel blockers, vagal stimulation, over-ride pacer, cardioversion  
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Atrial Fibrillation is mostly common in   adults  
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Atrial Fibrillation PRI   No PRI  
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Atrial Fibrillation Pulse rate   >300 and usually not observable  
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Atrial Fibrillation P wave   P wave "f" waves or fibrillatory waves  
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Atrial Fibrillation QRS rate   variable  
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Atrial Fibrillation rhythm   irregularly irregular  
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Atrial Fibrillation P waves   absence of observable P waves  
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Filbillatory or "f" waves occur at the rate of   400-700 bpm  
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Causes of Atrial Fibrillation   increased atrial automaticity, atrial re-entry, digoxin (common), hypokalemia, aging  
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Differential Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation   Atrial enlargement (esp left), age >60, MAD RAT PPP, Idiopathic  
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Effects of Atrial Fibrillation   decreased filling time, loss of atrial kick, decreased MAP  
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Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation   control ventricular rate, Digoxin, calcium blockers, vagal stimulation, over-ride pacer, cardioversion  
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What does MAD RAT PPP stand for   Myocardial infarction; Atherosclerosis; Drugs: digoxin; Rheumatic heart disease; Alcoholic holiday heart; Thyrotoxicosis (endocrine); Pulmonary emboli; Pericarditis; Pneumonia: right middle lobe  
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Junctional Rhythm is associated with which node   AV  
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Junction Rhythm P wave   absent, inverted, biphasic or after the QRS  
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Junction Rhythm QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Junctional Rhythm Rate   40-60 bpm and regular  
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Causes of Junctional Rhythm   atrial and sinus bradycardia, standstill or block  
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Effect of Junctional Rhythm   Decreased C.O., loss of atrial kick, decreased MAP,  
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Treatment of Junctional Rhythm   treat cause if hypotensive, pacer, atropine  
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Junctional Bradycardia P wave   absent, inverted, biphasic or after the QRS  
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Junctional Bradycardia QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Junctional Bradycardia Rate   <40  
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Causes of Junctional Bradycardia   Atrial & sinus bradycardia, standstill, or block (SA node isn't working), vagal hyperactivity  
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Effects of Junctional Bradycardia   Decreased C.O, loss of atrial kick, decreased MAP  
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Treatment of Junctional Bradycardia   treat cause if hypotensive; pacer, atropine  
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Premature Junctional Contractions (PJC)   Early beat without P waves  
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Premature Junctional Contractions (PJC) QRS morphology   .04-.10 (normal)  
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Causes of Premature Junctional Contractions   Hyperkalemia (6-5/4mEq/L), hypercalcemia, hypoxia, elevated preload  
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Effects of Prejature Junctional Contractions   Decreased C.O., loss of atrial contribution to ventricular preload for that beat  
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Treatment of Premature Junctional Contractions   treat the underlying cause  
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Accelerated Junctional Rhythm P wave   absent, inverted, biphasic or after QRS  
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Accelerated Junctional Rhythm QRS morphology   .04-.10 seconds (normal)  
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Accelerated Junctional Rhythm HR   60-100 bpm, regular  
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Causes of Accelerated Junctional Rhythm   Hyperkalemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypoxia, Elevated preload  
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Effects of Accelerated Junctional Rhythm   Decreased C.O., Loss of atrial contribution to ventricular preload  
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Treatment of Accelerated Junctional Rhythm   treat the underlying cause  
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Junctional Tachycardia HR   100-130 bpm, regular  
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Junctional Tachycardia P wave morphology   absent, inverted, biphasic or after the QRS  
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Junctional Tachycardia QRS   .04-.10 seconds (normal  
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Causes of Junctional Tachycardia   Hyperkalemia, Hypercalcemia, Hypoxia, Elevated preload  
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Effects of Junctional Tachycardia   Decreased C.O., loss of atrial contribution to ventricular preload, increased myocardial oxygen demand and workload  
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Treatment of Junctional Tachycardia   treat the underlying cause  
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Definition of Accelerated Junctional Rhythm   Junctional rhythm with rates of between 60-100 bpm  
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Definition of Junctional Tachycardia   Junctional Rhythm with rates between 100-130 bpm  
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Junctional Rhythm that exceeds 140 bpm   AV nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT); Rates between 130-140 can be called either junctional tach or AVNRT  
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QRS complex widens   the lower you go  
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Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)   Early beat with P wave - QRS usual opposite in deflection  
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Causes of PVC's   aginag and induction of anesthesia, myocardial ischemia, hypoxia, acid-base disturbances, eletrolyte disturbances, increased sympathetic tone  
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Effect of PVC's   Decreased C.O., loss of atrial contribution to ventricular preload for that beat  
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Treatment of PVC's   If frequent and symptomatic give amiodorone  
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Unifocal PVC   mach each other  
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Differential Diagnosis of PVC's   idiopathic and benign, anxiety, fatigue, drugs: nicotine, alcohol, caffeine; heart disease, electrolyte disorder  
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Ventricular Tachycardia Rate   100-250, regular  
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Ventricular Tachycardia P waves   if P waves are present, they are not associated with QRS complexes  
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Ventricular Tachycardia PRI   none  
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Ventricular Tachycardia QRS   greater than .12 seconds  
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Causes of Ventricular Tachycardia   aging & induction of anesthesia; myocardial ischemia; hypoxia; acid-base disturbances; electrolyte disturbances; increased sympathetic tone  
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If patient is in Ventricular Tachycardia and has no pulse   defibrilate at 200 joules  
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If patient is in Ventricular Tachycardia and has a pulse -   treat with amiodorone  
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Is Ventricular Tachycardia life threatening?   Yes  
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Effects of Ventricular Tachycardia   Decreased C.O., loss of atrial contribution to ventricular preload for that beat  
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Ventricular Fibrillation rhythm   chaotic  
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Ventricular Fibrillation P wave   None  
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Ventricular Fibrillation QRS   None  
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Causes of Ventricular Fibrillation   Aging & induction of anesthesia, myocardial ischemia, hypoxia, acid-base disturbances, electrolyte disturbances, increased sympathetic tone, rapid infusion of potassium  
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What is the number one cause of sudden cardiac death   ventricular fibrillation  
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Effect of Ventricular Fibrillation   Lethal, no C.O.  
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Treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation   defibrillation and consider possible causes, Amiodorone  
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If in V-Fib   De-Fib  
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Treatment of Torsades De Pointes   try to defib (usually cannot be converted) then **administer Magneusium Sulfate  
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Torsade de Pointes HR   200-250 bpn, irregular  
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Torsade de Pointes P wave   None  
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Torsade de Pointes QRS   None  
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Torsade de Pointes PRI   none  
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First Degree Block Rate   depends on underlying rhythm  
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First Degree Block Rhythm   regular  
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First Degree Block P waves   normal PRI >.20 seconds  
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First Degree Block QRS   normally less than .12 seconds  
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Causes of First Degree Block   Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia, Endocarditis, Age, Ischemia at the AV junction  
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Effects of First Degree Block   None  
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Treatment of First Degree Block   None  
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Asystole QRS   absent  
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Asystole P wave   absent  
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Treatment of Asystole   CPR, pacer, 1mg epinephrine, 1mg Atropine  
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