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QRS And T Waves Not Synchronized With P Wave After A Severe Heart Attack. How Does This Damage Affect Heart Functions?

After a fairly severe heart attack , Robert Johnson’s ECG reveals a normal sinus rhythm , but only for the P wave. The QRS and T waves are no longer synchronous with the P wave, and the ventricular contraction corresponds to a junctional rhythm. What is the problem? What part of the heart is damaged? How does this damage affect how the heart functions?
Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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Hi friend,
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It is usually a disorder of conduction - Complete AV block / AV disassociation ...
It is the effect of insult to the nerves of the heart.
The beats become irregular, the pumping efficiency is reduced, failure may happen and so on ...

He needs Electro Physiological Studies (EPS) - for further assessment and assistance.
He may need a pacemaker...
The doctor treating him may decide upon total clinical picture and investigation results.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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QRS And T Waves Not Synchronized With P Wave After A Severe Heart Attack. How Does This Damage Affect Heart Functions?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It is usually a disorder of conduction - Complete AV block / AV disassociation ... It is the effect of insult to the nerves of the heart. The beats become irregular, the pumping efficiency is reduced, failure may happen and so on ... He needs Electro Physiological Studies (EPS) - for further assessment and assistance. He may need a pacemaker... The doctor treating him may decide upon total clinical picture and investigation results. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck