interpretation part 1
Questions and Answers
Accelerated rhythm
➫ The Rhythm that fires above its normal intrinsic firing rate, but <100
Ectopic beat
➫ A Beat originating outside the normal pacemakers control
Pacemaker
➫ The location responsible for setting the Rhythm and rate of a rhythm
Depolarization
➫ The complete electrical firing of the cells of the heart
, Repolarization
➫ The time during which the cells recharge after depolarization
Refractory period
➫ The time during the repolarization when cells recharge
Vector
➫ Direction of current flow
Upward waveform deflection
➫ Current travels toward positive Pole
Downward waveform deflection
➫ Current travels toward a negative Pole