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What happens during an ectopic heartbeat?

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What happens during an ectopic heartbeat?

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An electrical impulse originates in the ventricle causing the ventricle to contract before the impulse from the SA node arrives. The heart muscle is inherently rhythmic, which means that any part of it can produce electrical signals. Under normal circumstances, the only signal comes from the SA node.

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