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Arrhythmias
Definition
Abnormal heart beat
Risk factors
Heart attach
Heart tissue scar
Changes from the heart structure
Coronary artery disease
High blood pressure
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
Smoking
Drug and substance abuse
Genetics
Medications
Diagnostic procedures
ECG
holter recorder
Implantable loop recorder
Stress test
Electrophysiological testing and maping
Tilt table test
Symptoms
Fluttering of chest
Racing heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Bradycardia
Chest pain
Dizziness
Sweat and fatigue
Anxiety
Pathophysiology
Electrical impulse that signals the heart to contract
Begins in the SA node
The heart's natural pacemaker
Signals leaves SA node
And travel through the heart
Along a set of electrical pathways
Different nerve messages signals the heart
To beat slower or faster
Abnormal (extra) signals may occur
They may be blocked or slowered also
Nursing interventions
Monitor heartrate and breathing rate
Prevent dysrhythmias
Support client in dealing with anxiety
Identify the cause and precipating factors
Treatment
Pharmacology
Sotalol
Drenedarone
Flecainide
Propafenone
Disopyramide
Amioderone
Dofetilidine
Surgical interventions
Pace making
Cardioversion
Vegal maneuvers
Catheter ablation
Maze procedure
Coronary bypass surgery
Health education
Encourage exercise
Keep healthy weight
Quit alcohol and drugs
Reduce stress
Maintain follow up care
