Arrhythmia Part II: Diagnosis of Rhythm Disturbances

Intended Learning Outcomes


Arrhythmia Part II: Diagnosis of Rhythm Disturbances
Articulate a systematic approach to the assessment of cardiac rhythms. Understand the different mechanisms of arrhythmias. Understand the physiological underpinnings of normal and abnormal cardiac conduction and define an approach to the initial diagnosis of arrhythmias. Identify general treatment options for arrhythmias.


Arrhythmia Part II: Diagnosis of Rhythm Disturbances
2.4 Performs electrocardiography and interprets the results 3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with circulatory failure 5.14 Performs defibrillation and cardioversion 5.15 Performs cardiac pacing (transvenous or transthoracic)