This class is a brief overview of arrhythmias in general. The topics discussed in this class includes the basic definition of what an arrhythmia/dysrhythmia is, causes, and the populations in which they are believed to occur. Other topics include the heart’s structures and their respective functions, a primer on cardiac electrophysiology, discussion of both normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms, and essential basic pharmacology surrounding intervention and management of different conditions related to abnormal cardiac function.
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