The telling sign that the rhythmOften refers to a discernible pattern in time or distance between QRS complexes and/or P waves. is a paced rhythmA cardiac rhythm that is generated by current provided by an artificial pacemaker; vertical pacemaker spikes precede the waves. An electronic pacemaker, or just pacemaker, delivers electrical current to the heart to stimulate depolarization. Pacemaker leads may connect with ventricular...; since the pacemakerAn electronic pulse generator that stimulates depolarization of the atria and/or the ventricles. 1. Six Second ECG Guidebook (2012), T Barill, p. 201 spike is vertical, virtually no time was spent – this suggests strongly that the spike was initiated artificially and not organically (within the heart); note that a pacemaker spike must be followed by a wave – a spike and an immediate wave is called a captured beat – spike without an immediate wave is called loss of capturePacer spikes should always have a waveform immediately afterwards. Failure to stimulate a depolarization is called loss of capture. An electronic pacemaker, or just pacemaker, delivers electrical current to the heart to stimulate depolarization. Pacemaker leads may connect with ventricular....
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1. Six Second ECG GuidebookA Practice Guide to Basic and 12 Lead ECG Interpretation, written by Tracy Barill, 2012 Introduction The ability to correctly interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG), be it a simple six second strip or a 12 lead ECG, is a vital skill... (2012), T Barill, p. 201