Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

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Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia, cardiomyopathy, 

dissection 
 - INFECTIOUS: myocarditis, lyme + tick bome diseases, dengue, 

typhoid, malaria, etc 
 - ENDOCRINE: Hypothyroidism 
 - TOX: beta-blockers, digoxin, calcium channel blockers, etc 
CONSIDER LIFE THREATENING CAUSES & TREATMENT 
 - Drugs (beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin) 
 - Tx: insulin / euglycemia 
 - Ischemia (myocardial infarction) 
 - Tx: reperfusion 
 - Electrolytes (hyperkalemia) 
 - Tx: calcium, albuterol, insulin, dextrose, dialysis


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Dr. Gerald Diaz
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