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The use of atrial electrograms in the diagnosis of supraventricular dysrhythmias
AACN Clinical Issues in Critical Care Nursing
|February 1, 1992
Abstract:
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.