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CHAPTER 24

Rapid Junctional Rhythms

Objectives

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

1. Define accelerated junctional rhythm, and list the diagnostic criteria of this rhythm. (p 340)
2. Define junctional tachycardia, and list the diagnostic criteria of this rhythm. (p 340)
3. Define pseudo-S wave, and discuss its clinical significance. (pp 340–341)
4. Define pseudo-R wave, and discuss its clinical significance. (pp 340–341)
5. List some clinical conditions or circumstances that are associated with the formation of an accelerated junctional rhythm and a junctional tachycardia. (p 342)
6. Accurately identify accelerated junctional rhythm and junctional tachycardia on a rhythm strip or ECG. (pp 342–346)