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An ectopic pacemaker of the heart is an abnormal group of heart cells that generate electrical impulses outside the normal pacemaker (the sinoatrial node). This can occur due to various factors, such as ischemia, electrolyte imbalances, or structural Heart disease. Ectopic pacemakers can lead to irregular heart rhythms or arrhythmias, potentially resulting in symptoms like palpitations or dizziness. Treatment may involve addressing the underlying cause or managing the arrhythmia.
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What will appear on ECG if a patient has pacemaker?
Depending on the reasons the pacemaker is being used in the first place. Patient may be having ectopic beats? irregular rhythms? due to heart conduction blocks or muscular damage. Expect a regular sinus rhythm with an occasional ectopic wave.
What is considered the pacemaker of the heart?
The sinoatrial node is considered the pacemaker of the heart.
Can you get heart burn with an ectopic pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy has nothing to do with heart burn.
Where is the Natural pacemaker?
The SA node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, is found in the right atrium of the heart.
Is the bundle of his is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart?
No, the Sinoatrial Node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart
What is the back-up pacemaker of the heart?
The sinoatrial node is known as the pacemaker of the heart.
When an electrical impulse originates from somewhere other than one of the pacemaker sites it is said to be?
When an electrical impulse originates from somewhere other than one of the pacemaker sites, it is referred to as an "ectopic impulse." This can occur due to various factors, such as electrolyte imbalances or myocardial irritability, and can lead to arrhythmias. Ectopic impulses can arise from areas within the atria, ventricles, or even the conduction system, often disrupting the normal rhythm of the heart.
When a site other than the SA node becomes the pacemaker that site is called an?
It is called an ectopic pacemaker. It can be located anywhere in the auricles, along the His bundle or in the ventricles (escape beat).
Is a pacemaker a group of cells located in the left atrium?
A pacemaker is a device inserted into the heart to regulate the heart beats or heart rate
Where is located the pacemaker?
The pacemaker is located on the outside of the right atrium.
How can electricity help you with your pacemaker?
A pacemaker delivers an electric stimulus to the heart.
What is the technical term for your pacemaker?
The heart's "pacemaker" is the SA (sinoatrial) node.
