Flashcards in 10. Arrhythmias Deck (5):
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What is the normal resting HR?
60-100 bpm (varies according to physical fitness)
2
What are the terms used to describe abnormally slow or fast heart rate?
- bradychardia (<60 bpm)
- tachycardia (>100 bpm)
3
What is the difference between ventricular and supraventricular tachycardia?
- ventricular = tachycardia originates in ventricles
- supraventricular = tachycardia originates in atria or atrio-ventricular conduction system
4
What can ventricular tachycardia lead to?
ventricullar fibrillation
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