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*Sinus node dysfunction
*Sinus node dysfunction
*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

  1. CBC
  2. Chem
  3. ECG
  4. CXR
  5. ?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