A beat originating from the AV junction that appears later than the next expected sinus beat is called a _____
a. junctional escape beat
b. period of SA block
c. premature junctional complex (PJC)
d. premature atrial complex (PAC)
A
Junctional complexes may come early (before the next expected sinus beat) or late (after the next expected sinus beat). If the complex is early, it is called a premature junctional complex. If the complex is late, it is called a junctional escape beat. To determine whether a complex is early or late, you need to see at least two sinus beats in a row to establish the regularity of the underlying rhythm.
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