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{{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor-in Chief''': [[User:Avirupguha|Avirup Guha, M.B.B.S.]][mailto:avirup.guha@gmail.com] | {{CMG}}; '''Associate Editor-in Chief''': [[User:Avirupguha|Avirup Guha, M.B.B.S.]][mailto:avirup.guha@gmail.com] | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Physical findings depend in part on the P-to-QRS relationship with/without signs of AV dissociation are absent. | |||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
* Vitals are generally unaffected by carotid sinus massage, although this maneuver may slow the atrial rate and, in some cases, expose AV dissociation. | |||
====Blood Pressure=== | |||
*[[Hemodynamic compromise]] ([[hypotension]], [[shock]]) are often, but not always present. | *[[Hemodynamic compromise]] ([[hypotension]], [[shock]]) are often, but not always present. | ||
* Highly inconsistent fluctuations in the blood pressure can occur because of the variability in the degree of left atrial (LA) contribution to LV filling, stroke volume, and cardiac output. | |||
====Neck==== | |||
* Intermittent cannon A waves can be observed on examination of the jugular pulsation in the neck, and they reflect simultaneous atrial and ventricular contraction. | * Intermittent cannon A waves can be observed on examination of the jugular pulsation in the neck, and they reflect simultaneous atrial and ventricular contraction. | ||
====Heart==== | |||
* Variability in the occurrence and intensity of heart sounds (especially S1) may also be observed and is heard more frequently when the rate of the tachycardia is slower. | * Variability in the occurrence and intensity of heart sounds (especially S1) may also be observed and is heard more frequently when the rate of the tachycardia is slower. | ||
* Look for evidence of preexisting conditions like a pacemaker/AICD or scar mark from previous cardiothoracic surgery. | * Look for evidence of preexisting conditions like a pacemaker/AICD or scar mark from previous cardiothoracic surgery. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Electrophysiology]] | [[Category:Electrophysiology]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Emergency medicine]] | |||
[[Category:Intensive care medicine]] | |||
{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
{{WH}} | {{WH}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-in Chief: Avirup Guha, M.B.B.S.[2]
Physical Examination
Physical findings depend in part on the P-to-QRS relationship with/without signs of AV dissociation are absent.
Vitals
- Vitals are generally unaffected by carotid sinus massage, although this maneuver may slow the atrial rate and, in some cases, expose AV dissociation.
=Blood Pressure
- Hemodynamic compromise (hypotension, shock) are often, but not always present.
- Highly inconsistent fluctuations in the blood pressure can occur because of the variability in the degree of left atrial (LA) contribution to LV filling, stroke volume, and cardiac output.
Neck
- Intermittent cannon A waves can be observed on examination of the jugular pulsation in the neck, and they reflect simultaneous atrial and ventricular contraction.
Heart
- Variability in the occurrence and intensity of heart sounds (especially S1) may also be observed and is heard more frequently when the rate of the tachycardia is slower.
- Look for evidence of preexisting conditions like a pacemaker/AICD or scar mark from previous cardiothoracic surgery.