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EKG Interpretation (3)

An asynchronous pacemaker fires at a constant rate regardless of the heart's electrical activity.

Asynchronous Pacemaker

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

An asynchronous pacemaker fires at a constant rate regardless of the heart's electrical activity.

Asynchronous Pacemaker

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

An asynchronous pacemaker fires at a constant rate regardless of the heart's electrical activity.

A synchronous pacemaker only fires when the heart's intrinsic rate falls below a certain rate.

Synchronous Pacemaker

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

A synchronous pacemaker only fires when the heart's intrinsic rate falls below a certain rate.

Synchronous Pacemaker

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

A synchronous pacemaker only fires when the heart's intrinsic rate falls below a certain rate.

The sinus node (SA node) is the heart's normal pacemaker.

Sinus Node (SA node)

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

The sinus node (SA node) is the heart's normal pacemaker.

Sinus Node (SA node)

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

The sinus node (SA node) is the heart's normal pacemaker.