Difference between revisions of "ECG-SUPRAVENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA (AF)"
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<div>1. Most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia.<br>2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm.<br><i>3. Causes: IHD, HTN, ACS, sepsis, hypotension, thyrotoxicosis, pericardial disease. </i><br>4. Management: anticoagulation, control HR, cardioversion if haemodynamic compromise present.<br><br><div>[[Image:paste-a497f43fae751a8b2326d5fa42e61fb25367c082.jpg]]<br></div> | <div>1. Most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia.<br>2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm.<br><i>3. Causes: IHD, HTN, ACS, sepsis, hypotension, thyrotoxicosis, pericardial disease. </i><br>4. Management: anticoagulation, control HR, cardioversion if haemodynamic compromise present.<br><br><div>[[Image:paste-a497f43fae751a8b2326d5fa42e61fb25367c082.jpg]]<br></div> | ||
==Reference(s)== | |||
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council. | |||
American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons. | |||
[[Category:Electrocardiogram]] | [[Category:Electrocardiogram]] | ||
[[Category:Advanced Life Support]] | [[Category:Advanced Life Support]] | ||
Revision as of 01:21, 17 December 2022
1. Most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia.
2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm.
3. Causes: IHD, HTN, ACS, sepsis, hypotension, thyrotoxicosis, pericardial disease.
4. Management: anticoagulation, control HR, cardioversion if haemodynamic compromise present.
2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm.
3. Causes: IHD, HTN, ACS, sepsis, hypotension, thyrotoxicosis, pericardial disease.
4. Management: anticoagulation, control HR, cardioversion if haemodynamic compromise present.
Reference(s)
Gale, M., Grantham, H., Morley, P. and Parr, M. (2016). Advanced Life Support Level 1: 3rd Australian Edition. Australian Resuscitation Council. American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
