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Can sinus tachycardia be treated completely?
ST is treatable.
What are the two rhythms that may be treated with defibrillation?
bradycardia and tachycardia
What is tachycardia and how dangerous is it?
Tachycardia - is an irregular heartbeat. It can either be temporary - lasting just a couple of seconds - or a much longer period. Prolonged periods definitely need investigating by a professional - in case there is an underlying cause that can be treated.
Is Paroxysmal tachycardia the same as unsustained tachycardia?
No, it is not Paroxysmal tachycardia gives you the ability to watch the ``coming and going`` of tachycardia. Unsustained tachycardia has little to no change in rhythm rate.
What are the complications of digoxin and lasix when taken together?
lasix leads to hypocalemia which may lead to digoxin toxicty
Muscle crampsand weakness are caused by hypokalaemia from lasix?
Does lasix cause muscle weakness as a side effect
What is the difference between furosemide and Lasix?
There is no difference between furosemide and Lasix - they are the same medication. Lasix is the brand name for the generic drug furosemide, which is a diuretic used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and edema.
How does multifocal atrial tachycardia progress?
Atrial fibrillation can be caused by the multifocal atrial tachycardia progression. The multifocal atrial tachycardia, mostly, progress and presents itself as other forms of atrial tachycardia, including but not limited to, tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy.
What is another name for Lasix?
The trade or brand name is Lasix or Lo-aqua. The generic name is furosemide.
What lab values do you monitor with lasix?
You need to monitor potassium levels because Lasix tends to deplete potassium.
Why is lasix prescribed for wheezing?
the wheezing is caused by the excessive fluids in the lungs, lasix helps to remove it by way of the kidneys.
What is a Supraventricular event?
A supraventricular tachycardia is tachycardia (heart rate > 100) that originates above the AV node, in the atria. There are several different forms of supraventricular tachycardia, including sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, multifocal atrial tachycardia, and a nebulous condition called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Many people also consider junctional tachycardia a supraventricular tachycardia.
