Conditions of the Heart Flashcards

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Cardiac Arrhythmia

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slow, fast, inconsistent heart rate due to the heart’s electrical signals not functioning properly

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Myocardial Infarction

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Blood flow through the coronary artery stops - heart attack

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Signals from outside the SA node reach the heart - atria contracts in a disorganized manner

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