scholarly journals Adenosine—A drug with myriad utility in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anunay Gupta ◽  
Yash Lokhandwala ◽  
Nitish Rai ◽  
Amit Malviya
Keyword(s):  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Treatment Of Arrhythmias

scholarly journals DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF ARRHYTHMIAS

1974 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 1263-1278
Author(s):  
Eiichi KIMURA
Keyword(s):  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Treatment Of Arrhythmias

Electrophysiology

2014 ◽  
pp. 261-272
Keyword(s):  
Ventricular Tachycardia ◽  
Diagnostic Tool ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Cardiac Cells ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Direct Treatment ◽  
Treatment Of Arrhythmias ◽  
Powerful Diagnostic Tool

Electrophysiology (EP) is concerned with electrical problems of the heart. This subspecialty of cardiology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias. Electrophysiologists could be described as heart electricians. Electrophysiologists treat patients with slow arrhythmias (bradycardia) and fast arrhythmias (tachycardia). This chapter focuses on tachycardia diagnosis and treatment. Some tachycardias are considered simply a nuisance for the patient while others, specifically ventricular tachycardia, can be lethal. The EP study (EPS) is a powerful diagnostic tool at the electrophysiologist’s disposal. This invasive procedure uses catheters and recording systems to pinpoint the cause of a tachycardia which helps direct treatment. This may involve such measures as medications but in many cases can take the form of ablation. Ablation is a curative form of treatment, similar to an EPS, where the cardiac cells causing the tachycardia are destroyed using heat or cold. This short chapter is intended for cardiac nurses who require a brief introduction to the highly complex specialty of cardiac EP.

Arrhythmias

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-60
Author(s):  
Mohamad Kenaan ◽  
Kim Eagle
Keyword(s):  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Treatment Of Arrhythmias

This chapter guides the reader on the general principles, diagnosis, and treatment of arrhythmias for inpatient care.

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