Blocks
This block is characterized by a prolonged PR interval.
What is a first-degree block?
If the rate is greater than 100, it's considered to be this rhythm.
What is sinus tachycardia?
In heart failure, the patient should be careful about their intake of what type of food?
What is sodium?
What is stenosis?
To shock or not to shock VT? This simple assessment will tell you the answer.
What is a pulse?
Did you drop something? This block may look normal, but occasionally, it's missing something.
What is a Mobitz II?
Although you can't cut wood with it, this rhythm boasts a "sawtooth" appearance.
What is atrial flutter?
Dyspnea, cough, and crackles are some of the symptoms of this condition.
What is left-sided heart failure?
When the chamber of the heart liked the blood so much, it kept some of it from moving forward! Also known as this:
What is regurgitation?
This sound is most commonly associated with pericarditis.
What is a friction rub?
Bradycardic? Try this medication to speed up nodal conduction.
What is atropine?
This type of ectopy can be caused by caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, or electrolyte imbalances, and has a wide QRS segment.
What is a PVC?
This lab value measures stress on the ventricles of the heart.
What is BNP?
I am the only valve with two leaflets, unlike the other three in the heart.
What is the mitral valve?
Fevers, chills, and night sweats? Splinter and petechial hemorrhages? You might have this conditon:
What is infective endocarditis?
If two conversations are being had, and neither are listening to the other, you may have one of these.
What is a third-degree block?
It literally means "twisting of the points," and it's treated with this medication.
What is magnesium?
Someone with dilated cardiomyopathy may need the help of one of these devices:
What is an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)?
If a valve must be repaired or replaced, this type of incision will be used!
What is a sternotomy?
For this condition, you'll need to perform a pericardiocentesis!
What is cardiac tamponade?
Longer, longer, longer, DROP!
What is a Wenckebach?
These are seemingly benign; but when they stack up, they may lead to atrial fibrillation!
What are PACs?
While this medication is commonly used for rate control, it can also be used to treat heart failure.
What is metoprolol?
In mitral regurgitation, this type of murmur will be heard.
With this condition, your P-waves may be inverted!
What is cardiac ischemia?