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described as skipped or missed beats?
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palpitations
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Role of PA when seeing pt with palpitaions?
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id the cause, treat the underlying condition, refer to appropriate specialist
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most common rhythm disturbances that cause palpitations?
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PSVT, PAC, PVC, a-fib/flutter
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inciting factors of palpitations?
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anxiety, exercise, fever, valave dz, hyperthyroidism, stimulants hypervent, anemia
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specific questions to ask in palpitaions?
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how long do they last, trigering circumstances, how do they start and stop
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Things to look for on EKG?
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preexcitation, Long QT, delta wave (wolfe parkinsons white)
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Labs?
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electrolytes, thyroid function
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If pt has ongoing palpitaions and you have not made diagnosis what should u do?
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event recorder, loop recorder
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medical therapy for palpitations?
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repletion of electrolytes, tx hyperthyroidism, ca channel blockers, beta blockers
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What type of study should be conducted on pt resistant to therapy?
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EP study, catheter ablation
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