Sinus Arrest, Cardiac

Overview

The omission of atrial activation that is caused by transient cessation of impulse generation at the SINOATRIAL NODE. It is characterized by a prolonged pause without P wave in an ELECTROCARDIOGRAM. Sinus arrest has been associated with sleep apnea (REM SLEEP-RELATED SINUS ARREST).

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Quick facts about Sinus Arrest, Cardiac

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.280.067.093.500|C23.550.073.093.500

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