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conduction system of the heart |
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conduction system of the heart, the network of highly specialized muscle tissue that transmits the electrical impulses needed for a heartbeat. It includes the sinus and atrioventricular (AV) nodes, the conducting fibers between the nodes, the AV bundle (bundle of His), the left and right bundle branches, and the Purkinje fibers. See also cardiac cycle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As well, short circuits in the electrical conduction system of the heart can cause "runs" of abnormal firing. A 12-lead view of the heart is the industry standard for assessing the electrical conduction system of the heart, enabling physicians to identify the exact location of weakened heart muscles, as well as providing more comprehensive data on arrhythmias and ischemia. It continuously monitors the electrical conduction system of the heart, watching for dangerous patterns and delivering electrical impulses when needed that may range from a tiny pulse like a cardiac pacemaker's to a full, life-saving shock that can return the heart to normal rhythm. |
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