Cardiac Conduction System – At a Glance

Cardiac Conduction System – At a Glance

You cannot interpret ECGs without knowing how electricity moves through the heart.    The Conduction Pathway   Sinoatrial (SA) node: Located in the right atrium Natural pacemaker Fires at 60–100 bpm Initiates atrial contraction   Atrioventricular (AV)...
Cardiovascular Insights 2

Cardiovascular Insights 2

In our first post on cardiovascular insights, Dr. Hicks looked at the structure and function of the heart, understanding atrial fibrillation and congestive cardiac failure. We return again to his helpful site, to gain a deeper understanding of heart attacks and...