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dysrhythmia questions and answers 2023
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Atrial Flutter. Note the sawtooth baseline, no definable P wave. 
Treatment: Correct any metabolic derangement or electrolyte imbalance then use 
Antidsyrhythmics. Usually Amiodarone, Digoxin, beta blocker (Metoprolol, Toprol) or calcium 
channel blocker (Diltiazem, Cardizem) for rate control and control of the aberrant atrial impulse. 
If severely elevated and symptomatic may need synchronized cardioversion. 
Remember—all atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation patients must be anticoagula...
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