Atrial Escape Rhythm
Overview
Atrial escape is an impulse generated by an atrial focus in the context of a long sinus pause, such as due to sinus arrest or third degree sinoatrial exit block.
Look For
- Ventricular rate <60bpm
- Abnormal P wave morphology (e.g inverted or biphasic)
- Atrial escape beat:
![Atrial escape beat]()
- Atrial escape rhythm:
![Atrial escape rhythm]()
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