Chapter 4. Cardiac Arrhythmias Originating in the SA Node
Published Online: 4 SEP 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444318388.ch4
Copyright © 2009 Philip Jevon
Book Title
ECGs for Nurses, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Jevon, P. (2009) Cardiac Arrhythmias Originating in the SA Node, in ECGs for Nurses, Second Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444318388.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 4 SEP 2009
- Published Print: 11 SEP 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405181624
Online ISBN: 9781444318388
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- cardiac arrhythmias originating in SA node;
- recognising cardiac arrhythmias in SA node;
- sinus tachycardia and response to physiological stimulus;
- myocardial infarction and underlying causes;
- sinus tachycardia secondary to acute left ventricular failure;
- dobutamine stress test prior to Myoview Perfusion Scan;
- sinus bradycardia;
- identifying ECG features;
- sinus arrhythmia - alternate slow and rapid sinus node discharge;
- sinus arrest and SA node failing initiating impulse
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Arrhythmia
Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
SA Block
Sinus Arrest
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Chapter Summary
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