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Preferred term

Sinus Arrest, Cardiac  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cardiac Sinus Arrest
  • Cardiac Sinus Pause

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z3KH3W5J-6

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