Arrhythmias Flash Cards 2

Front

Definition of Arrhythmias

Back

Irregular heart rates.

Front

How Many Of The 7 Arrhythmias are Life-threatening?

Back

4 out of the 7 discussed are life-threatening.

Front

How Many BPM is a Normal Sinus Rhythm?

Back

60–100 BPM.

Front

Alternate Name for Atrial Flutter

Back

"Sawtooth Effect"

Additional Info: Atrial Flutter is called the "Sawtooth Effect" because the P waves, which are replaced by F waves (flutter waves), appear as distinct, uniform, and repetitive deflections resembling the teeth of a saw on an ECG tracing. These flutter waves are often more numerous than the QRS complexes.

Front

What is the Heart Rate for Atrial Flutter?

Back

250–300 BPM (as per class notes).

Front

P Waves in Atrial Flutter Are _____

Back

Replaced by F Waves (Flutter Waves).

Front

In what leads on an EKG is Atrial Flutter most visible?

Back

Atrial Flutter is most visible in Leads II, III, and AVF.

Front

QRS Duration in Atrial Flutter

Back

0.06–0.10 sec.

Front

What is theHeart Rate for Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

Back

~350 BPM (as per class notes).

Front

Treatment for A Fib

Back

Usually medication.