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*AV Block | *AV Block | ||
Non-arrhythmic cardiac causes: | |||
*Cardiomyopathy | |||
*CHF | |||
*Mitral valve prolapse | |||
*Congenital heart disease | |||
*Pericarditis | |||
*Valvular disease | |||
*Pacemaker malfunction | |||
Psychiatric causes: | Psychiatric causes: | ||
*Anxiety disorder | *Anxiety disorder |
Revision as of 00:53, 13 January 2014
Background
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Diagnosis
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Work-Up
- CBC
- Chem
- ECG
- CXR
- ?Trop
DDx
Arrhythmias:
- AFib or Flutter
- VTach
- Sick sinus syndrome
- MAT
- PVCs
- WPW
- Sinus node dysfunction
- AV Block
Non-arrhythmic cardiac causes:
- Cardiomyopathy
- CHF
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Congenital heart disease
- Pericarditis
- Valvular disease
- Pacemaker malfunction
Psychiatric causes:
- Anxiety disorder
- Panic attack
Drugs and Medications:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Meds (i.e. digitalis, theophylline)
- Street drugs (i.e. cocaine)
- Tobacco
Treatment
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Disposition
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See Also
Cards: Atrial Fibrilation