EKG
PR interval is .16
QRS is .08
Rate is regular at 80
What is Normal Sinus
How is Ventricular Fibrillation (VFIB) treated
What is CPR and defibrillation
Medication given for symptomatic bradycardia
What is Atropine
Vegetation on Mitral valve from endocarditis could result in what medical emergency if it were to dislodge?
What is CVA or stroke
Type of cardiomyopathy with an enlarged septal wall, Digoxin should not be used
What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Push this medication fast for "stable" SVT
What is adenosine
Name of electrical intervention used in unstable SVT, and VT with pulse
What is cardioversion
Given to increase contractility and slow HR, watch for yellow green halos
What is Digoxin
The surgical procedure of attaching a vein to the aorta and then to the heart.
What is a CABG
What is asystole
A variation in normal sinus rhythm usually associated with a pattern of breathing
What is sinus arrhythmia
Electrical intervention used in 3rd degree Heart Block
What is temporary pacing
Electrolyte replacement used in Torsades de Pointes
What is Magnesium
The coronary artery that supplies blood to the anterior wall?
What is the left main or Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD)
Chest pain relieved with Nitroglycerin and rest is considered
What is stable
No determinable PR interval, irregular rate, considered uncontrolled if rate over 100
What is Atrial Fibrillation
When would Morphine, O2, NTG, ASA be appropriate
What is an unstable angina or MI
Medication used to slow the heart rate. Use with caution in Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Asthma?
What is a beta blocker
Affected ventricle when rales, s3, and poor cardiac output are present
What is the left ventricle
Muffled heart sounds, poor cardiac output
What is cardiac tamponade
Normal PR and QRS interval, Rate greater than 100, often caused by fever, pain, dehydration, and stress.
What is sinus tachycardia
Having a patient hold their breath and bear down to slow the heart rate
What is a vagal maneuver
Drugs used to treat HTN, can cause cough
What is an ACE inhibitor
Coronary Arteries perfuse the heart during which phase of the cardiac cycle
What is diastole
Thin chamber walls with poor contractility
Dilated cardiomyopathy