Cardiology — Flashcards

What Cardiovascular Differentials could cause Falls? 4

Digoxin may have a role in rate-control if there is coexistent _____

The accessory pathway has a shorter _____ than the AV node

Alongside Amiodarone what else can be used to maintain sinus rythm: _____ dronedarone

Rate control should be offered as first-line for AF except in people: _____ 2. For whom a rhythm-control strategy would be more suitable based on clinical judgement

Why does a Left-sided Accessory Pathway cause Right-Axis Deviation? Because Early actvation occurs in the _____ causing initial depolarisation to move from left to right producing a right axis deviation

Digoxin should only be considered for rate-control if the person does no or very little physical exercise because it is _____

Hint: How does it perform during exertion?

If there is a high risk of cardioversion failure (e.g. Previous failure or AF reccurence) then what is recommended? _____

Which beta-blocker can be used for pharmacological cardioversion? _____

How would you identify Left Axis Deviation (LAD) on ECG and what does that indicate in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome?\n\n- QRS complex is _____ in Lead I and negative in Lead aVF (or Lead II/III)\n- This indicates a right-sided accessory pathway.