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Flashcards in Heart block Deck (5)
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1
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S+S complete heart block

A
Syncope, dizziness SOB, palpitations
HF
Bradycardia
Wide pulse pressure
JVP cannon waves
2
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1st degree heart block S+S

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PR >0.2s - usually asymptomatic, irregular pulse

3
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2nd degree type 1 block S+S + management

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IRREGULAR = wenckeback
PR prolongs until dropped QRS.
Presents with fatigue, SOB, CP, palps.
Give atropine + consider pacemaker

4
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2nd degree type 2 block S+S + management

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PR constant but P not always followed by QRS.
Presents with fatigue, SOB, CP, palps.
Give atropine + consider pacemaker

5
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3rd degree block S+S + management

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No association between P wave + QRS complex
Presents with syncope, HP, Adams attacks (brief LOC)
Atropine, transcutaneous pacing + permanent pacemaker