Explain the difference between a PVC and a ventricular escape ...

[armygirl]

Explain the difference between a PVC and a ventricular escape beat.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Indicate the inherent rates for each of the following pacemaker sites:
 
  Sinoatrial (SA) node ___________________ _
  Atrioventricular (AV) junction ___________________ _
  Ventricles ___________________ _
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

[katkat_flores]

Answer to Question 1

A PVC is premature and occurs before the next expected sinus beat. A ventricular escape beat is late, occurring after the next expected sinus beat.

Answer to Question 2

SA node: 60 to 100 beats/min
AV junction: 40 to 60 beats/min
Ventricles: 20 to 40 beats/min

[armygirl]

Great answer, keep it coming

[jomama]

Excellent