Difference between revisions of "ECG-SUPRAVENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA (AF)"

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SUMMARY ARTICLE

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.

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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 &amp; 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.
-<br/>American College Of Surgeons. Committee On Trauma (2012). ATLS : student course manual. Chicago, Ill.: American College Of Surgeons.
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 [[Category:Advanced Life Support]]