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<div>1. Sinus bradycardia originates in the SA node. <br>2. Due to reduced sympathetic input or excessive vagal tone. <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>5. At slower rates, patient may become hypotensive & symptomatic. <br>6. Management: aimed at increasing HR (Atropine). <br><br><div>[[Image:paste-0b2c87f93e74dd5f195a0f9c49a8fdb161104467.jpg]]<br></div>
<div>1. Sinus bradycardia originates in the SA node. <br>2. Due to reduced sympathetic input or excessive vagal tone. <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>5. At slower rates, patient may become hypotensive & symptomatic. <br>6. Management: aimed at increasing HR (Atropine). <br><br><div>[[Image:paste-0b2c87f93e74dd5f195a0f9c49a8fdb161104467.jpg]]<br></div>

Revision as of 11:26, 19 December 2022

SUMMARY ARTICLE


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).

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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.