Cardiac Conduction Flashcards
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What is the intrinsic rate of the SA node (Sinoatrial)?

  • 60-100 bpm (correct)
  • 150-250 bpm
  • 20-40 bpm
  • 40-60 bpm
  • What is the intrinsic rate of the AV node (Atrioventricular)?

  • 20-40 bpm
  • 100-150 bpm
  • 40-60 bpm (correct)
  • 60-100 bpm
  • What are the intrinsic rates of ventricles?

    20-40 bpm

    A normal sinus rhythm is between ______ bpm.

    <p>60-100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sinus Arrhythmia involves the heart speeding up and slowing down with breathing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these are types of cardiac dysrhythmias?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sinus tachycardia?

    <p>A fast heartbeat originating from the sinus node.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PSVT stands for ______.

    <p>Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ventricular tachycardia can be life-threatening.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Quivering and rapid heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes ventricular fibrillation?

    <p>Quivering ventricles with no pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intrinsic rate of sinus bradycardia?

    <p>Below 60 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cardiac Conduction Components

    • SA Node: Intrinsic rate of 60-100 bpm; serves as the natural pacemaker initiating the heartbeat.
    • AV Node: Intrinsic rate of 40-60 bpm; can drop to 20-40 bpm if ventricular tissue takes over.
    • Ventricles: Intrinsic rate of 20-40 bpm.

    Heart Rhythms

    • Sinus Rhythm: Normal rhythm characterized by a rate of 60-100 bpm, including P wave, QRS complex, and T wave.
    • Sinus Arrhythmia: Normal fluctuation in heart rate associated with breathing (speeds up during inhalation, slows during exhalation).

    Cardiac Dysrhythmias

    • Types: Tachycardias, premature contractions, flutter, fibrillation, bradycardias, AV conduction disorders, asystole/ventricular standstill.

    Tachycardias

    • Defined by a heart rate over 100 bpm; indicates the body's compensatory response.
    • Sinus Tachycardia: Originates from the SA node, rates of 100-150 bpm, can exceed 150 bpm under extreme stress.

    Causes and Symptoms of Sinus Tachycardia

    • Common causes include fever, anemia, hypermetabolic states, and drug influences.
    • Symptoms may include lightheadedness due to reduced stroke volume and decreased filling time of the heart.

    Supraventricular and Ventricular Arrhythmias

    • PSVT: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia characterized by sudden onset and termination.
    • Ventricular Tachycardia: Serious condition with rates of 150-250 bpm; associated with poor ventricular filling times and reduced consciousness, often following myocardial infarction.

    Premature Contractions

    • Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs): Common occurrences leading to early atrial contractions; may feel a fluttering sensation.
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Often caused by low potassium; problematic only if frequent, may result in insufficient ventricle filling.

    Flutter and Fibrillation

    • Atrial Fibrillation: Rapid irritable quivering of the atrial tissue (>300 bpm), increasing thrombosis risk due to erratic impulses leading to potential strokes.
    • Atrial Flutter: Less common than AFib; organized pattern of rapid atrial depolarization (250-350 bpm), also increases the risk for heart failure.

    Ventricular Fibrillation

    • Life-threatening condition with chaotic electrical activity in ventricles leading to no effective cardiac output; results in unconsciousness and pulselessness.
    • Requires immediate defibrillation for a chance at survival.

    Bradycardias

    • Refers to slower heart rhythms; Sinus Bradycardia is a specific type that requires further definition.

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    Test your knowledge on the cardiac conduction system with these flashcards. Each card features critical terms and concepts, such as the SA node and Ventricles, along with their definitions. Perfect for students and healthcare professionals looking to deepen their understanding of heart rhythms and pacing.

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