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= Sinoatrial Block (SA Block) =
= Sinoatrial Block (SA Block) =


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|+ During the event
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|Rate || Normal to slow || Defined by duration of frequency of block
| Rate | Normal to slow, defined by duration of frequency of block
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|Rhythm || Irregular when a block occurs
| Rhythm | Irregular when a block occurs
|P wave || Upright and uniform, except during the dropped beat
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|PR interval || Normal (0.12 - 0.20 sec), except during the dropped beat
| P wave | Upright and uniform, except during the dropped beat
|QRS || Normal (0.06 - 0.10 sec), except during the dropped beat
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| PR interval | Normal (0.12 - 0.20 sec), except during the dropped beat
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| QRS |Normal (0.06 - 0.10 sec), except during the dropped beat
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- Cardiac output will decrease, possibly causing syncope or dizziness.
 
- Occurs in some multiple of the PP interval.
* Cardiac output will decrease, possibly causing syncope or dizziness.
- After dropped beat, cycles continue on time.
* Occurs in some multiple of the PP interval.
* After dropped beat, cycles continue on time.

Revision as of 06:28, 30 March 2011

Sinoatrial Block (SA Block)

Normal to slow, defined by duration of frequency of block
Irregular when a block occurs
Upright and uniform, except during the dropped beat
Normal (0.12 - 0.20 sec), except during the dropped beat
Normal (0.06 - 0.10 sec), except during the dropped beat


  • Cardiac output will decrease, possibly causing syncope or dizziness.
  • Occurs in some multiple of the PP interval.
  • After dropped beat, cycles continue on time.