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[[Image:QRSverklaring.jpg|thumb| During normal sinus rhythm, every atrial contraction (P-wave) is followed by a ventricular contraction (QRS complex).]] | [[Image:QRSverklaring.jpg|thumb| During normal sinus rhythm, every atrial contraction (P-wave) is followed by a ventricular contraction (QRS complex).]] | ||
[[Image:normalSR.jpg|thumb|Normal sinus rhythm with a positive P-wave in I, II and AVF, and a biphasic P-wave in V1.]] | [[Image:normalSR.jpg|thumb|Normal sinus rhythm with a positive P-wave in I, II and AVF, and a biphasic P-wave in V1.]] | ||
The normal heart rhythm is ''sinus rhythm''. That means that the rhythm has its origin in the sinus node, the heart's fastest physiological impulse generator. | The normal heart rhythm is ''sinus rhythm''. That means that the rhythm has its origin in the sinus node, the heart's fastest physiological impulse generator. | ||
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If the heart rate exceeds 100 bpm, the [[Arrhythmias#Tachyarrhythmias|tachcyardia flow chart]] should be followed. | If the heart rate exceeds 100 bpm, the [[Arrhythmias#Tachyarrhythmias|tachcyardia flow chart]] should be followed. | ||
==Examples== | |||
[[Image:Normaal ecg.jpg|thumb| An example of normal sinus rhythm.]] | |||
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