The use of atrial electrograms in the diagnosis of supraventricular dysrhythmias.
Temporary epicardial pacing wires are frequently used to perform atrial electrograms in patients after cardiac surgery. This article reviews Einthoven's triangle and describes a method of obtaining and evaluating atrial electrograms. Examples of specific dysrhythmias and nursing diagnoses relating to atrial wires are also described.
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D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D013612:Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing