Difference between revisions of "ECG-SUPRAVENTRICULAR ARRHYTHMIA (AF)"
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===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | ===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | ||
1. Most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia. | 1. Most common sustained cardiac dysrhythmia. | ||
<br/>2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm. | <br/>2. Characterised by lack of P waves & irregularly irregular rhythm. | ||
<br/><i>3. Causes: IHD, HTN, ACS, sepsis, hypotension, thyrotoxicosis, pericardial disease. | <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/>4. Management: anticoagulation, control HR, cardioversion if haemodynamic compromise present. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023
SUMMARY
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.
