DrVirgo
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In case of chronic a. flutter shown on EKG and the patient is stable what do you do?
Vagal maneuvers or Verapamil?
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| Ivonne
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Verapamil
Calcium channel blocker or beta blocker are the best choice
Carotid massage can release embolus therefore it is not used widely
Edited by Ivonne on 01/09/08 - 09:44 PM
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| Aashi
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Atrial flutter chronic and stable----->t/t-->give beta blockers or CCB, and if unstable—--->DC cardioversion
Vagal maneuvers helps in the DIAGNOSIS, by revealing flutter waves by slowing the ventricular rate..
Edited by Aashi on 01/09/08 - 09:40 PM
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| DrVirgo
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yes, Verapamil is the drug of choice (CCB)
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| RX 135
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afl cardioversion easy to bring back to normal rythm..no drugs
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sorry drugs initiLLY for rate control..but cardio require least energy
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