When Is an Atrial Pacemaker Used Alone

question 15

Multiple Choice

When is an atrial pacemaker used alone?

• A)When the conduction system from the AV node through the ventricles is intact and functioning
• B)When both ventricles need to be stimulated to contract
• C)When the atria need to contract completely before the ventricles to allow for an atrial kick
• D)When conduction in the ventricles is not working properly

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Factor Price

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