Cardiorespiratory Conditions - Arrythmias and Syncope
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Tachycardia - Details
Heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.
Bradycardia - Details
Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia - Details
Sudden episodes of rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles.
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia - Treatment
Radiofrequency ablation.
Atrial Fibrillation - Details
Irregular rapid atrial rhythm that increases risk of stroke.
Atrial Fibrillation - Treatment
Rate control and cardioversion.
Atrial Flutter - Treatment
Cardiac ablation.
Premature Ventricular Contractions - Details
Early ventricular beats that may be benign or progress to serious arrhythmias.
Ventricular Tachycardia - Details
Rapid ventricular rhythm that may lead to syncope or cardiac arrest.
Ventricular Fibrillation - Details
Chaotic ventricular rhythm incompatible with life without immediate defibrillation.
Ventricular Fibrillation - Notes
Approximately 70% of sudden cardiac death cases are related to coronary heart disease.
Vasovagal Syncope - Treatment
Education and avoidance of triggers.
Cardiogenic Syncope - Treatment
Treatment of underlying arrhythmia or pacing for bradyarrhythmias.
Orthostatic Syncope - Notes
Defined by a drop in blood pressure greater than 20 mmHg when standing.
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