An Impulse Originating from an Ectopic Focus in the Ventricles

question 4

Multiple Choice

An impulse originating from an ectopic focus in the ventricles that is outside of the normal conduction pathway has which of the following characteristics?

• A) Slower propagation because of the syncytial arrangement of the myocardial cells
• B) Uncoordinated contraction
• C) Decrease in ejection of blood volume
• D) All of the above

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