Evaluation and management of bradyarrhythmias in the emergency department

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1998 May;16(2):361-88. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70007-9.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bradycardia* / diagnosis
  • Bradycardia* / etiology
  • Bradycardia* / physiopathology
  • Bradycardia* / therapy
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Cardiotonic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Electrocardiography
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Heart Conduction System / anatomy & histology
  • Humans

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents