1
Q
def
A
procedure which uses an electric current to reset the heart to convert an abnormal heart rhythm to a normal heart rhythm
AF commonly
2
Q
indications
A
1 haemodynamically unstable SVT (low BP)
2 AF
3 atrial flutter
3
Q
complications
A
1 stroke ( by dislodging a blood clot in heart caused by arrythmia)
2 arrythmias
3 hypotension
Year 5 Cardiology
flashcards
Decks in class (42)
# Cards
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Aortic Dissection21
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Aortic Regurgitation16
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Aortic Stenosis16
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Atrial Fibrillation24
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Cardiac Arrest20
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Cardiac Failure21
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Cardiomyopathy17
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Hypertension34
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Heart Block25
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Ischaemic Heart Disease59
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Mitral Regurgitation13
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Mitral Stenosis10
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Myocarditis12
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Pericarditis18
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Pulmonary Hypertension12
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Rheumatic Fever15
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Tricuspid Regurgitation11
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm16
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Deep Vein Thrombosis16
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Gangrene + Necrotising Fascitis20
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Infective Endocarditis28
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CABG3
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Varicose Veins15
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Arterial Ulcers8
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Coronary angiography + PCI6
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DC Cardioversion3
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Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator3
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Constrictive Pericarditis8
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Peripheral Vascular Disease17
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Permanent Pacing5
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Supraventricular Tachycardia22
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Vasovagal Syncope11
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Venous Ulcers15
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Ventricular Fibrillation12
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Ventricular Tachycardia20
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome11
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PassMedicine145
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MedEd253
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Y5 - Amyloidosis0
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Y5 - Cardiac disease in pregnancy0
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Y5 - Hypertensive disease in pregnancy (incl. pre-eclampsia and eclampsia)0
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Y5 - Thromboembolism in pregnancy0
