Disorders of Impulse formation and Conduction

Arrhythmogenesis means genesis of abnormal rhythm of the heart i.e, arrhythmias. Arrhythmias means irregular heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial flutter, Some pacemaker requiring abnormal ventricular rhythms are some of the examples of arrhythmias. Basic Principles of Arrhythmogenesis Determination of Heart Rate If RR interval or PP interval is less than three large squares, then the …

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Sinus Rhythms may manifest in the following forms:- Normal Sinus Rhythm Sinus arrhythmia Sinus tachycardia Sinus bradycardia Normal Sinus Rhythm Normal sinus rhythm is reflected by the inscription of normal P waves at a rate which ranges between 60 and 100 per minute in the adult. A normal P wave is positive in leads I …

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