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Sinus node dysfunction (SND)

Introduction The sinoatrial or sinus node is a collection of specialized pacemaker cells near the junction of the right atrium

Reentry

Definition In the normal heart, the impulse generated in the sinus node stops after sequential activation of atria and ventricles

Ectopic foci

Definitions The normal site of initiation of the cardiac impulse is the sinus node, where a spontaneous decline in the

Arial fibrillation

Definition In this arrhythmia, irregular atrial impulses occur at rates over 300/minute, uniform excitation of the atria is no longer