Dysrythmias
Typically a PR >200ms, "marked" block if >300ms.
What is 1st degree AV block?
The initial treatment of unstable wide-complex tachycardia.
What is synchronized cardioversion?
This condition is sometimes seen in southeast asian men.
What is Brugada syndrome?
This artery is involved in STEMI in II, III, aVF.
What is the right coronary artery?
This valve sits between the left ventricle and left atrium.
What is the tricuspid valve?
This type of block is characterized by a progressively long PR interval with a dropped beat.
What is a 2nd degree type I (Wenkebach) block.
This medication is shown to markedly improve outcomes in STEMI. (We carry...)
What is aspirin?
This treatment reduces preload and afterload.
What is CPAP?
This artery is involved with significant ST depressions in V1-V3.
What is the left circumflex artery?
This location naturally depolarizes at about 45 beats per minute.
What is the AV node?
This block has an unchanging PR interval, with a dropped beat.
What is a 2nd degree type II (Hay) block?
Treatment of this condition includes aggressive use of nitroglycerin.
What is acute pulmonary edema?
Smoking, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, family history.
What are risk factors for coronary artery disease?
These are the leads associated with antero-septal STEMI.
What are V1-V4?
This valve is commonly infected in IV drug use.
What is the mitral valve?
This block has no correlation between the P waves and the QRS complexes.
What is a 3rd degree heart block?
What is electrolyte abnormality?
This percent blockage of an artery can lead to STEMI.
What is 20-30%?
Widowmaker MI's typically affect this vessel.
What is the left main coronary artery?
These arteries sometimes meet at the bottom or back of the heart.
What are the left anterior descending and the right coronary artery?
This dysrhythmia has a sine-wave appearance.
What is Torsades de Pointes?
This is a sign of pacer capture.
What is pacer spike followed by QRS complex?
The concept of muscle stretch improving contractility.
What is the Frank-Starling relationship or curve?
Widespread ST elevations are associated with this condition.
What is pericarditis?
Significant damage to this area may cause a 3rd degree heart block.
What is the AV-node or septum?