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What is the role of pharmacotherapeutics in managing arrhythmias?

Preventing the generation of electrical impulses in the heart

Enhancing the automaticity of the heart's rate of depolarization

Controlling the heartbeat rhythm and preventing organ damage (correct)

Promoting the re-entry of electrical impulses in the heart

What is the primary determinant of normal rhythm in the heart?

Atrioventricular node impulse speed

The His bundle structure

Ventricular muscle contraction

Impulses from the sinoatrial node (correct)

Which of the following can cause blood clots in the atria?

Low blood pressure

Structural heart disease

Abnormalities in the generation of electrical impulses

Fast and irregular heartbeats (correct)

What is the most common cause of arrhythmias according to the text?

Automaticity Signup and view all the answers

How can arrhythmias lead to thromboembolism?

By impairing blood delivery due to ineffective pump action Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of assessing antiarrhythmic drugs through randomized-controlled trials?

To evaluate their effect on survival and quality of life Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the heart plays a crucial role in spreading impulses to contract the ventricles?

Bundle of His Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to a potentially continuous loop of contraction in the heart?

Abnormal second depolarization Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for separating into right and left branches towards the apex of the heart?

The His bundle Signup and view all the answers

Which type of arrhythmia leads to abnormalities in hemodynamics and thromboembolism according to the text?

Re-entry Signup and view all the answers

What can be a cause of arrhythmias?

Electrolyte imbalance Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT associated with arrhythmias?

High fever Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for hospitalization due to arrhythmias?

Type A drug toxicity of Warfarin Signup and view all the answers

How can arrhythmias impact the quality of life for patients?

By reducing cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

Why is a system of classification and global assessment necessary in arrhythmia treatment?

To determine the goal and type of arrhythmia Signup and view all the answers

What knowledge is indicated to be needed for deciding the best treatment and assessment for arrhythmias?

Understanding the mechanism of arrhythmogenesis Signup and view all the answers