When Does the Atrial Kick Begin

question 51

Multiple Choice

When does the atrial kick begin?

• A) Just before atrial systole
• B) During atrial repolarization
• C) During the impulse delay in the atrioventricular node
• D) Simultaneously with ventricular excitation

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