Arrhythmias

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  • Created on: 06-05-19 00:21
Why do arrhythmias develop?
Both
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What is a slow heart rate without a change in rhythm known as?
Bradycardia
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What is irregular atrial rhythm also known as? This can increase risk of stroke or congestive heart failure
Atrial fibrillation
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What is a regular atrial beat but faster and more frequent than the ventricles also known as?
Atrial flutter
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Amiodarone should be offered for long-term rate-control. True or false?
False
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Which drug is given for pharmacological cardioversion?
Amiodarone
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Dronedarone can be offered for long-term rhythm control after successful cardioversion. True or false?
True
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What is a slow heart rate without a change in rhythm known as?

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Bradycardia

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What is irregular atrial rhythm also known as? This can increase risk of stroke or congestive heart failure

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Card 4

Front

What is a regular atrial beat but faster and more frequent than the ventricles also known as?

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Card 5

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Amiodarone should be offered for long-term rate-control. True or false?

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