Nodal Rhythm (Noun)
Meaning
The normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the atrioventricular node.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- A normal cardiac rate and nodal rhythm can be observed on the electrocardiogram of a healthy individual.
- In certain medical conditions the atrioventricular node assumes control of the heart and initiates a nodal rhythm.
- During cardiac arrest the emergency physician may use cardiopulmonary resuscitation to re-establish a nodal rhythm.
- If the sinoatrial node fails to function properly it may result in a nodal rhythm or abnormal cardiac rhythm.
- The nurse closely monitored the electrocardiogram tracing to identify a return to a normal nodal rhythm after the administration of certain medications.