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CHAPTER 17

Wandering Atrial Pacemaker

Objectives

At the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:

1. Define wandering atrial pacemaker (WAP), and list the diagnostic criteria of this rhythm. (pp 249, 251)
2. Compare the two morphologic variations of WAP, and identify the variant that is most commonly found. (pp 249–251)
3. Describe the formation of the irregularly irregular rhythm. (pp 249–250)
4. List some clinical conditions or circumstances that are associated with the formation of WAP. (p 252)
5. Accurately identify the two forms of WAP on a rhythm strip or ECG. (pp 253–255)