QUESTION:
normal sinus rhythm - heart rhythm originating in the sinoatrial node with a rate in patients
at rest of 60 to 100 beats per minute
QUESTION
Sinus Arrhythmia
- Appearance is ALMOST NORMAL:
Respiratory
- Circulatory interaction Rate INCREASES with INSPIRATION
(IN=IN)
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, QUESTION:
Sinus Bradycardia
-<60
normal sinus rhythm
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, QUESTION:
Sinus Tachycardia
- >100 (100-150) normal sinus rhythm
QUESTION:
Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC) - Heart Rate: Depends on underlying rhythm Regularity:
Interrupts the regularity of underlying rhythm
P-Wave: can be flattened, notched, or unusual. May be hidden within the T wave
PRI: measures between .12-.20 seconds and can be prolonged; can be different from other
complexes
QRS: ⏴.12 seconds
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