sinus rhythm

Is the normal heart rate , normally is 60-100 beat / minute .
every P wave is followed by QRS and every QRS followed by T wave with regular interval .
P wave represents atrial contraction ( depolarisation )
QRS represents ventricular contraction .
T wave represents ventricular repolarization .
 
sinus tachycardia : 
HR more than 100 but normal rhythm .
causes : pain , fever , exercise , anemia , fear , hyperthyroidism , atropine  , adrenaline


sinus bradycardia :
HR less than 60 but normal rhythm .
causes : hypothyroidism , athletes , B-blockers .
if symptomatic need atropine .
 

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