Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias

1. Atrial fibrillation

   • Treatment
     • Less than 48 hours: synchronized cardioversion
     • Chronic
       • Heparin, enoxaparin
       • Coumadin
       • Rate control (digoxin, beta blockers, CCBs)
       • Rhythm control (sotalol, amiodarone)

2. Ventricular tachycardia: 3 or more successive ventricular complexes

   • Nonsustained: series of repetitive ventricular beats, duration of less than 30 seconds
   • Sustained: duration of more than 30 seconds