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[[Image:Rhythm_3rdAVblock.png|thumb|Third degree AV block with AV dissociation: there is no relation between p-waves and the (nodal) QRS complexes.]] | [[Image:Rhythm_3rdAVblock.png|thumb|Third degree AV block with AV dissociation: there is no relation between p-waves and the (nodal) QRS complexes.]] | ||
During '''AV dissociation''' the relationship between P-waves and QRS complexes is lost. AV dissociations occurs in: | During '''AV dissociation''' the relationship between P-waves and QRS complexes is lost. AV dissociations occurs in: | ||
*[[AV Conduction|Third degree AV block]] and | *[[AV Conduction|Third degree AV block]]: the electrical connection between atria and ventricles is blocked | ||
*[[Ventricular Tachycardia]] | *[[Ventricular Tachycardia]]: the ventricular arrhythmia overrules the atrial signals | ||