Introduction to Junctional Rhythms
Objectives
At the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:
- Discuss the anatomy of the atrioventricular (AV) node, including its location. (p 314)
- Discuss the anatomy of a dual pathway approach to the AV node, and discuss the clinical implications associated with it. (pp 314–315)
- List the coronary circulation associated with the AV node. (p 315)
- Discuss the pacemaking function of the AV node, and discuss the possible morphologic variations that can arise from it. (pp 315–318)
- Define RP interval and discuss its clinical significance. (p 318)
