Cardiovascular
Indications for Temporary Pacing
ABBAA A DVT
Acute MI with
Asytole
Bradycardia (symptomatic and resistant to atropine)
Bilateral Bundle Branch Block
AV Block + Bifascicular Block
AV Block 2nd/3rd degree after acute anterior MI
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Asymptomatic AV block with severe bradycardia
(<30bpm +/- QRS >120ms +/- QTc prolongation >500ms)
Drug overdose causing arrhythmia
VT = Ventricular Tachycardia secondary to bradycardia/drug resistant
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Management of Chronic Heart Failure with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
A BAD heart
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ACE inhibitors (e.g. Ramipril)
Beta Blockers (e.g. Bisoprolol)
Aldosterone receptor antagonist (e.g. Spironolactone or Eplerenone)
Diuretic therapy (e.g. Furosemide)
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Rheumatic Fever
Polyarthritis
Erythema Marginatum
Carditis
Sydenham's chorea
Subcutaneous nodules
Diastolic Murmurs
ARMS:
Aortic Regurgitation
Mitral Stenosis