Have you got Rhythm?
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Ventricular Tachycardia
The cardiac conduction cycle begins here. A pacemaker, if you will...
Sino-atrial node (SA node)
I'm awake but monitoring in VT. This procedure done under conscious sedation facilitates the restoration of sinus rhythm.
Cardioversion
This adrenergic agonist is a naturally occuring hormone in the body, but is also given every few minutes in an arrest...
Adrenaline
A genetic disorder, sometimes fatal, in which cardiac conduction travels through abnormal channels.
Brugada syndrome
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Ventricular Fibrillation
A brief pause here allows for the larger chambers to be filled.
Atrioventricular node (AV node)
BAT CALL STEMI. Better activate cath lab for this procedure...
Angiogram +/- stents
This Class III Antiarrhythmic is given after the third shock in an arrest.
Amiodarone
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Atrial Fibrillation
Before splitting into two branches, cardiac conduction passes through here. Or hers...
Bundle of His
Big scar on your chest? This procedure replaces blocked cardiac arteries with one usually harvested from your forearm.
CABG (Cardiac Artery Bypass Graft)
This drug slows conduction through the AV node and restores sinus rhythm. Just 6mg will do!
Adenosine
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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Paediatric arrest! This way to calculate how to charge your defibrillator...
2-4 Joules/Kg
Gotta relieve that pressure. This procedure drains fluid which has built up in the heart's protective sac.
Pericardiocentesis
Rapid AF? I need some rate control... this common beta blocker should do the trick!
Metoprolol
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Torsades de pointes
Specialised cells found in the sub-endocardium which allow coordinated contraction of the ventricles.
Purkinje Fibres
This implantable device temporarily reduces strain on the heart by reducing afterload. No clowns in sight though...
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
This Class Ib Antiarrthymic agent is often used for its local or topical effects, but can still be considered in arrests when Amiodarone is contraindicated...
Lignocaine (Lidocaine)