Evaluation and management of bradyarrhythmias in the emergency department.
Bradyarrhythmias may be due to varied causes, although acute myocardial infarction, hypoxia, sepsis, and hypothermia should be considered. Emergency department therapy consists of treatment of the underlying cause, pharmacologic interventions, and temporary pacing. This article provides a detailed discussion of the causes and treatment of bradyarrhythmias in the emergency department.
Brady
W J
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA.
Harrigan
R A
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D001919:Bradycardia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans
D002316:Cardiotonic Agents