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Bradikari
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Description
o Rhythms are often named according to the origin of the electrical activity in
the heart or the structure where the problem is occurring.
o Sinus Rhythms are aptly named due to the locus of stimulation being the SA
(sinoatrial) node.
o With Sinus Bradycardia the locus of stimulation is the same as normal sinus
rhythm, just now the rate will be less than 60 bpm. Recall that “brady” means
slow.
o The only difference between sinus bradycardia and normal sinus rhythm is the
rate. All other steps in the rhythm analysis are “normal”.
Practice Strip
Sinus Bradycardia - Practice Strip
Answers
Practice Strip - Answers
o Rhythm: Regular
o Rate: 56 (27 small boxes)
o P wave: Upright and Uniform
o PR interval: 0.18 sec
o QRS: 0.10 sec
o Interpretation: Sinus Bradycardia