by Nurse Susan | Jun 11, 2018 | Matters of the Heart
Supraventricular Tachycardia is a fast heart rate where the problem causing the arrhythmia is originating in the atria, which is above (supra) the ventricles. It is an umbrella term that covers four arrhythmias. Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) Wolff...
by Nurse Susan | Jun 7, 2018 | Pharmacology
Adenosine is a Class V Antiarrhythmic Agent used to treat Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT). This drug has a VERY short half-life and must be administered in a particular way to work effectively. What is Adenosine? Let’s go back to our Organic Chemistry days....
by Nurse Susan | Jun 4, 2018 | Matters of the Heart
Junc in the trunk? Let’s talk about Junctional Rhythms and beats! Why should you spend your time learning about Junctional Rhythms? Are they even that common? Well…. they can be. There isn’t a vast amount of epidemiological information on Junctional Rhythms, but we do...
by Nurse Susan | May 28, 2018 | Matters of the Heart
What are Premature Atrial Contractions (PAC)? Disclaimer: This material should be used to supplement your understanding of the cardiovascular system. Any use of the information given in this post series is at your own risk and should be verified prior to making it a...
by Nurse Susan | May 21, 2018 | Matters of the Heart
What nurses need to know about heart attacks Disclaimer: This material should be used to supplement your understanding of the cardiovascular system. Any use of the information given in this post series is at your own risk and should be verified prior to making it a...
