Which of the following terms is used to describe a tachycardia
characterized by abrupt onset, abrupt cessation, and a QRS of
normal duration?
a) Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
PAT is often caused by a conduction problem in the AV node and is
now called AV nodal reentry tachycardia.
b) Sinus tachycardia
Sinus tachycardia occurs when the sinus node regularly creates an
impulse at a faster-than-normal rate.
c) Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter occurs in the atrium and creates an atrial rate between
250-400 times per minute.
d) Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid, disorganized, and uncoordinated
twitching of atrial musculature.
characterized by abrupt onset, abrupt cessation, and a QRS of
normal duration?
a) Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
PAT is often caused by a conduction problem in the AV node and is
now called AV nodal reentry tachycardia.
b) Sinus tachycardia
Sinus tachycardia occurs when the sinus node regularly creates an
impulse at a faster-than-normal rate.
c) Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter occurs in the atrium and creates an atrial rate between
250-400 times per minute.
d) Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation causes a rapid, disorganized, and uncoordinated
twitching of atrial musculature.