This ectopic focus becomes the predominant pacemaker of the heart. When the atrial rate is greater than 100 beats per minute, the rhythm is atrial tachycardia. If less than 100 beats per minute ...

The first ECG strip below shows a P wave with sinus morphology, thus normal sinus rhythm. If the P wave has a morphology different from the typical sinus morphology, it is termed ectopic ...

Segal explains that specific tests can help detect heart rhythm issues ... “Sometimes frequent ectopic beats can be a sign of heart failure, putting you at risk of collapse or cardiac ...