Rhythms
What rhythm has no P waves
V-tach
What are the 2 types of fetal cardiac issues
- Cyanotic
- Acyanotic
When does unstable angina occur
During rest or exertion
What type of valve replacements are there
- Biologic
- Mechanical
When do you want to give digoxin for infants
20-30 min before feeding
5 H's of dysrhythmias
- Hypovolemia
- Hypothermia
- Hypoxia
- Hypo/Hyperkalemia
- Hydrogen ion excess
What is the cause of cyanotic ?
Deoxygenated blood
What causes chronic stable angina
Atherosclerotic plaque build up
What type of valve replacement will need lifelong blood thinners?
- Mechanical
8 steps for interpreting rhythm
1. Rate
2. Rhythm
3. P wave
4. PR interval
5. QRS
6. T wave
7. QT
8. other
5 T's of dysrhythmias
- Tension pneumothorax
- Tamponade
- Toxins
- Thrombosis (PE)
- Thrombosis (MI)
What is the cause of acyanotic
blood gets backed up into body
What causes ADH to release in HF
Low CO
What type of meds are typically needed for valve issues
Blood thinners
What is the main electrolyte to monitor for in regaurds to toxicity
Potassium
When a dysrhythmia occurs, what do you need for a cardioversion
A pulse
S/sx of cyanotic & tx
- Clubbing
- Squating
Tx: 02, keeping infant calm
What medications Decrease after load?
- ACE & ARBS
What are the types of Mitral valve diseases
- stenosis
- regurgitation
- prolapse
what is cardiac tamponade
excessive fluid in the pericardial space constricts the heart
What are the different ways to pace a dysrhythmia
- Transvenous
- TransQ
- Epicardial
- Dermanent
S/sx of acyanotic & TX
- Incr HR
- Fatigue
- Grunting
- JVD
TX: Keep infant calm, Monitor feedings
What are the 3 D's that increase preload
- Dobutamine
- Digoxin
- Dopamine
Why does aortic regurgitation cause left sided HF
The blood backflows into the ventricle and the lungs causing left sided HF
what is dilated cardiomyopathy
both ventricles are dilated and enlarged