Atrial Fibrillation vs Normal Heart Rhythm: ECG Visual Guide

About this video

Atrial fibrillation involves disorganized electrical activity in the atria and an often irregular ventricular rhythm. ECG changes are interpreted alongside the patient's clinical presentation.

What to look for

Compare the normal P wave with atrial fibrillation and observe the irregularity of the ventricular response.

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