Difference between revisions of "ECG-SINUS ARRHYTHMIA (BRADYCARDIA)"
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<br/><i>3. Causes: inferior AMI, hypoxia, hypothermia, drugs (beta-blockers, verapamil, flecanide).</i> | <br/><i>3. Causes: inferior AMI, hypoxia, hypothermia, drugs (beta-blockers, verapamil, flecanide).</i> | ||
<br/>4. At moderately slow rates patient may be asymptomatic. | <br/>4. At moderately slow rates patient may be asymptomatic. | ||
<br/>5. At slower rates, patient may become hypotensive & symptomatic. | <br/>5. At slower rates, patient may become hypotensive & symptomatic. | ||
<br/>6. Management: aimed at increasing HR (Atropine). | <br/>6. Management: aimed at increasing HR (Atropine). | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023
SUMMARY
1. Sinus bradycardia originates in the SA node.
2. Due to reduced sympathetic input or excessive vagal tone.
3. Causes: inferior AMI, hypoxia, hypothermia, drugs (beta-blockers, verapamil, flecanide).
4. At moderately slow rates patient may be asymptomatic.
5. At slower rates, patient may become hypotensive & symptomatic.
6. Management: aimed at increasing HR (Atropine).
