First Degree Heart Block
What is a heart block? In this lesson, we are going to go over a first degree heart block and look at some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia. We will also look at the appearance of
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
In this lesson, we are going to define supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia. We will go over signs and symptoms along with the appearance of SVT on a cardiac
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC)
In this lesson, we are going to talk about what can cause premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, and identify some causes and risk factors and signs and symptoms of this dysrhythmia. We are also going to take a look at
Asystole
In this lesson, we are going to define asystole and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmia. We will look at signs and symptoms that nurses will need to carefully monitor for and review
Premature Atrial Contractions (PAC)
In this lesson, we are going to talk about what can cause a premature atrial contraction, or PAC, and identify some signs and symptoms of this dysrhythmia. We are also going to take a look at the appearance of PACs
Atrial Flutter
In this lesson, we are going to discuss atrial flutter and see how it differs from other forms of atrial dysrhythmias. We will identify some causes and risk factors for development and then look at signs and symptoms that nurses
Atrial Fibrillation
In this lesson, we are going to review atrial fibrillation and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia. We are going to take a look at signs and symptoms that nurses will need to carefully monitor
Ventricular Fibrillation
In this lesson, we are going to discuss ventricular fibrillation, or v-fib, and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia. We are going to review signs and symptoms along with the easy to recognize appearance of
Ventricular Tachycardia
In this lesson, we are going to define ventricular tachycardia, or v-tach, and identify some causes and risk factors for developing this cardiac dysrhythmia. We are going to review signs and symptoms along with how to determine the appearance of
Sinus Rhythms
In this lesson, we are going to review normal sinus rhythm and also identify some sinus rhythm irregularities. Normal sinus rhythm is the electrical current all clients will ideally have. This rhythm is the basis for identifying all other dysrhythmias