Heart RhythmsWikinursing2012

Normal sinus rhythm 60-100 bpm

Sinus bradycardia Less than 60 bpm

Sinus bradycardia causes•High blood pressure•High cholesterol•Smoking•Heavy alcohol use•Use of illegal drugs•Psychological stress or anxiety

Sinus bradycardia Manifestations

•Sinus bradycardia is most often asymptomatic. However, symptoms may include the following:◦Syncope

◦Dizziness ◦Lightheadedness ◦Chest pain ◦Shortness of breath ◦Exercise intolerance

Sinus Bradycardia Treatment

Only Treated if symptomatic Some of the different medications used in the

treatment of sinus bradycardia include: •Atropine •AtroPen •Atropine-Care •Isopto Atropine •Sal-Tropine •Dioptic's Atropine Solution •Minim's Atropine Solution •Tropyn Z

Sinus tachycardia

Sinus Tachycardia More than 100 bpm