Finally, the P-Q or P-R interval gives a value for the time taken for the electrical impulse to travel from the atria to the ventricle (normally less than 0.2 seconds).
normal interval, MARCH
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"Close interval, dress right (or left), dress!"
p = r - c r - c = p r - c - r = p - r -(-c) = -(p) c = -p
Finally, the P-Q or P-R interval gives a value for the time taken for the electrical impulse to travel from the atria to the ventricle (normally less than 0.2 seconds).
Between 0.6 (100bpm) and 1 second (60bpm).
Use the R-R interval. Cardiac cycle time = heart rate. R wave marks the reliable point on the ECG of ventricular depolarisation thus unlike atrial depolarisation (P-wave) it is less susceptable to conduction delays etc / heart block which can alter the cycle time (for example 2nd degree heart block where the P-R interval increases then is missing then restarts). Even if there is complete heart block or irregularly irregular rhythms such as atrial fibrillation the R-R interval will show the heart rate. This is due to the intrinsic rhythmicity of the ventricles and its ability to become it's own pacemaker in times of need :D R-R interval / time = the electrical reflection of heart rate. NB: this tells you nothing about rhythm. for this you'd need to assess the P-R interval which tells you more about the relationship between the atria and the ventricles. also if you want to see HOW the electrical discharge spreads you'd have to look at the P-QRS-T components individually. The reason why you wouldn't use the P-T interval is because it varies so much even in normal individuals with sinus arrhythmia. also it does not take into account the refractory phase of the cardiac cycle. Hope this helps. Sources: Hampton's ECG made easy, Lecture notes on cardiology
During the P-R interval on an ECG, the electrical impulse travels from the atria to the ventricles through the AV node and the bundle of His. It represents the time it takes for the atrial depolarization to reach the ventricles, allowing for coordinated contraction and efficient pumping of blood.
P-R interval
Normal interval, close interval, and double interval
normal interval, MARCH
Normal interval, close interval, and double interval
normal interval, close interval, and double interval
Normal interval, close interval, and double interval
S-P interval means the integer minus the integer. The difference times nine.
The R-R interval is a medical term used to describe the peak of one QRS to another. This is used to asses the ventricular rate.