Nikolas
Created page with "A heterotopic disorder of the heart means that something other than the sinoatrial node works as the pacemaker. Active heterotopy means that the heterotopic focus produces stimuli at a higher frequency than the sinus node. The opposite would be passive heterotopy. The following conditions are active heterotopic abnormalities: * Extrasystoles/premature beats * Atrial fibrillation * Atrial flutter * Paroxysmal atrial or ventricular tachycardia The latter three have the..."
