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