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[[Image:Bes.png|thumb| A premature atrial complex (PAC) with evident negative p-wave]]
[[Image:Bes.png|thumb| A premature atrial complex (PAC) with evident negative p-wave]]
Premature atrial complexes origin from an ectopic pacing region in the atria. They are an example of [[Ectopic Beats|ectopic beats]]. The result is a p-wave with often a different morphology as the preceding ones.  
Premature atrial complexes origin from an ectopic pacing region in the atria. They are an example of [[Ectopic Beats|ectopic beats]]. The result is a p-wave with often a different morphology as the preceding ones.  
A premature atrial complexe is usually followed by a '''compensatory pause''' caused by the fact that atrial depolarization enters the sinus node and resets the sinus rhythm.
A premature atrial complexe is usually followed by a '''compensatory pause''' caused by the fact that atrial depolarization enters the sinus node and resets the sinus rhythm.



Revision as of 14:16, 26 July 2007

This is part of: Supraventricular Rhythms
A premature atrial complex (PAC). (In this example the atrial p-wave is difficult to discern).
A premature atrial complex (PAC) with evident negative p-wave

Premature atrial complexes origin from an ectopic pacing region in the atria. They are an example of ectopic beats. The result is a p-wave with often a different morphology as the preceding ones.

A premature atrial complexe is usually followed by a compensatory pause caused by the fact that atrial depolarization enters the sinus node and resets the sinus rhythm.

See also: Ventricular Premature Beats