Nikolas
Created page with "Arrhythmias are important for three reasons: * They cause suboptimal contraction, reducing cardiac output * They may predispose to thromboembolism * The arrhythmia may worsen, causing cardiac arrest == Evaluation == * Is there electrical activity at all? * How much is the ventricular rate? * Is the rhythm regular or irregular? * Evaluation of QRS – is it wide or narrow? – limit is 120 ms * Is there atrial activity? * Is there a connection between P waves and QRS c..."