____ is a relatively rare tachydysrhythmia that results from a re-entry circuit around the SA node.

A. Regular narrow complex tachycardia
B. Sinoatrial node re-entry tachycardia
C. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
D. AV node re-entry tachycardia


Answer: B

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