Atrial Dysrhythmias Ekg. Start studying ekg ch. This occurs when the impulse travels between the atria and ventricles via an abnormal path called the bundle of kent. Learn vocabulary terms and more with flashcards games and other study tools. This course begins with a discussion of the physiology of cardiac conduction and then covers the basics of how to read an ekg strip and the normal components of the ekg waveform.
Start studying ekg chapter 6 atrial dysrhythmias study guide. Start studying ekg ch. Atrial dysrhythmias originate from an ectopic site i n the atria source other than the sa node usually as a result of disorders of impulse formation or impulse conduction. Learn vocabulary terms and more with flashcards games and other study tools. Recognize sinus dysrhythmias on ekg and relate cause significance symptoms and treatment. Ekg characteristics include a shorter pr interval longer qrs complex and a delta wave.
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Ekg characteristics include a shorter pr interval longer qrs complex and a delta wave. Atrial kick that provides a boost in blood volume of 10 to 30 during the last part of the atrial contraction is usually diminished in these dysrhythmias and therefore impacts the end cardiac output for the patient. Ectopic p waves will differ in shape from the normal sinus p wave. Bradycardia a slow heart rhythm. Tachycardia which is a fast heart rhythm. Recognize sinus dysrhythmias on ekg and relate cause significance symptoms and treatment.