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Atrial paced rhythm results from the electronic pacing of an atrium. Note the vertical spike before the P wave.An electronic pacemaker lead repeatedly generates a small but sufficient current to begin depolarization of the atria and the resulting P wave.
It is used in patients with sinus node dysfunction or other atrial arrhythmias when the natural pacemaker is inadequate.
Paced Atrial rhythm.mp4DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
Some keys to diagnostic will be pacing Spikes: Small, sharp, vertical deflections that precede the P waves, indicating pacemaker activity. Atrial-Generated P Waves, regular Rhythm and will be present pacemaker dependency.
TREATMENT
TREATMENT
The treatment is pacemaker implantation, medication to support, programing and motoring the pacemaker.
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