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− | ===[[Atrial Standstill]]===
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− | ===[[Bundle Branch Block]]===
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− | ===Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (Ventricular Preexcitation Syndrome===
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− | *This syndrome occurs when the conduction travels from the SA node and then completely bypasses the AV
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− | ====Causes====
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− | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cats); congenital heart disorders
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− | '''ECG Appearance:''' Short PR interval; Prolonged QRS complex; Notch in the R wave
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− | ====Treatment====
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− | Treatment for tachycardia if necessary: digoxin, quinidine etc.
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− | ===Sick Sinus Syndrome===
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− | *This is a blanket term used to describe multiple abnormalities of the SA node involving impulse formation and conduction disturbances.
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− | Myocardial diseases, idiopathic, breed predispositions (e.g. miniature schnauzer)
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− | '''ECG:''' Variable depending on the specific SA abnormality
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− | Surgical implantation of a pacemaker; +/- antiarrhythmic treatments[[Category:Altered_Impulse_Formations]]
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