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A part of an ecg rhythm interpretation module on docsity.com. It focuses on normal sinus rhythm, its parameters, and the formation of arrhythmias. Various types of arrhythmias, including those arising from problems in the sa node, atrial cells, av junction, and ventricular cells.
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Any deviation from above is sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia or an arrhythmia Docsity.com
The SA Node can:
Sinus Bradycardia Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Tachycardia may be an appropriate response to stress.
Atrial cells can:
Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs)
Atrial Flutter
Atrial cells can also:
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
Multiple micro re- entrant “wavelets” refers to wandering small areas of activation which generate fine chaotic impulses. Colliding wavelets can, in turn, generate new foci of activation.
Atrial tissue
Ventricular cells can:
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia
Proceed to Module III Practice Quiz on WebCT