Flashcard 11 - Cardiovascular Flashcard Set for the CCRN
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third degree
Explanation:
Third-degree AV block occurs when no atrial impulses are conducted to the ventricles. The atria and ventricles beat independently (AV dissociation), which results in more P waves than QRS complexes. QRS width depends on the location of the escape pacemaker.
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