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what is a flutter generally accompanied by?
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AV block
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where is the classic saw-tooth pattern (F waves) best seen?
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leads II and V1
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how do atrial flutter and fib compare in terms of their association with more severe cardiac disease?
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they both can be associated, by a fib is more likely to be associated with:
-CAD or mitral valve disease -PE -hyperthyroidism -cardiac trauma -myocarditis |
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atrial flutter rates
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most commonly associated with AV block of 2:1, so the atrial rate is 300 beats/min, the ventricular is 150 beats/min
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regularity of flutter
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the atrial rate is regular, the ventricular is regular if there is a fixed AV block, irregular if not
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treatment of flutter
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pharmacologic, or DC cardioversion (but have to rule out thrombotic risk first)
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pharm therapy
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first line is B-blockers to slow AV conduction and control ventricular rate
next line are Ca-channel blockers |
