blocked premature atrial contractions

Blocked premature atrial contractions (BPACs) are considered a type cardiac bradyarrhythmia and if occurring in utero is classified under a fetal bradyarrhythmia.

Pathology

It is seen when a premature atrial contraction occurs very early on and consequently, it is not conducted into the ventricles due to a refractory AV node or His bundle .

See also

• fetal bradycardia

Siehe auch:

• fetal bradyarrhythmia
• fetal bradycardia
• Supraventrikuläre Extrasystole

und weiter:

• fetal premature atrial contractions