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What does negative deflection indicate in an ECG?
What does negative deflection indicate in an ECG?
The electrical impulse is moving from positive toward negative.
List some substances that can impact cardiac function.
List some substances that can impact cardiac function.
Illicit drugs, ADHD medications, alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.
Name some conditions that can lead to altered conduction pathways in the heart.
Name some conditions that can lead to altered conduction pathways in the heart.
Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Prolapse, MI, any structural heart disease.
What is the general approach to treating asymptomatic PVCs?
What is the general approach to treating asymptomatic PVCs?
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What is the recommended treatment for hypoxic patients experiencing PVCs?
What is the recommended treatment for hypoxic patients experiencing PVCs?
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How should electrolyte imbalances in patients with PVCs be managed?
How should electrolyte imbalances in patients with PVCs be managed?
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What should be ruled out in patients presenting with frequent PVCs?
What should be ruled out in patients presenting with frequent PVCs?
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If medications are unsuccessful in treating PVCs, what could be considered?
If medications are unsuccessful in treating PVCs, what could be considered?
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What are the two major characteristics used to name PVCs?
What are the two major characteristics used to name PVCs?
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What is the difference between unifocal and multifocal PVCs?
What is the difference between unifocal and multifocal PVCs?
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What is the frequency of occurrence for a PVC that happens every 2 beats?
What is the frequency of occurrence for a PVC that happens every 2 beats?
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Define NSVT in terms of PVCs.
Define NSVT in terms of PVCs.
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What does V-Tach stand for and how is it defined in terms of PVCs?
What does V-Tach stand for and how is it defined in terms of PVCs?
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What is the visual indicator that can be observed in PVCs related to electrolyte abnormalities?
What is the visual indicator that can be observed in PVCs related to electrolyte abnormalities?
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Name one possible cause of PVCs related to hyperactivity of the SNS.
Name one possible cause of PVCs related to hyperactivity of the SNS.
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