Which of the following are possible causes of sinus bradycardia?
a. Elevated temperature, pain
b. Increased intracranial pressure, beta-blocker overdose
c. Hypoxia, fright, caffeine-containing beverages
d. Hypovolemia, administration of sympathomimetics
B
Causes of sinus bradycardia include: disease of the SA node; hyperkalemia; hypokalemia; hypothermia; hypothyroidism; hypoxia; increased intracranial pressure; inferior myocardial infarction (MI); medications such as calcium channel blockers, digitalis, beta-blockers, amiodarone, and sotalol; obstructive sleep apnea; post heart transplant; posterior MI; and vagal stimulation.
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