Intrinsic Atrial Rate

Hi Everyone!

Could someone please explain to me what Intrinsic Atrial Rate means??? I googled it, but cannot find anything I can actually understand.

Thanks.
Pookie

3 Comments

sometimes it helps

by Angelie - 2009-01-28 04:01:27

to break down words in pieces.
Medical terminology is just hubba-hub until you break it down in smaller pieces.
Maybe this will help you out a bit
Intrinsic: "Built in"
"basic"
"essential"
"natural"
"fundamental"

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I concur with Tracey. I believe your intrinsic atrial rate is ALL YOU baby! It's what your atrial rate is without being paced.

Call your cardiologist's nurse, or just someone at your doctor's office. They should be able to help you find a definitive answer.

natural

by Tracey_E - 2009-01-28 04:01:45

I'm not positive, but isn't that what your atrial rate is on its own?

definition

by Pookie - 2009-01-28 05:01:29

thanks girls!!

appreciated.

Pookie

You know you're wired when...

Lifetime warranty no longer gives peace of mind.

Member Quotes

I had a pacemaker when I was 11. I never once thought I wasn't a 'normal kid' nor was I ever treated differently because of it. I could do everything all my friends were doing; I just happened to have a battery attached to my heart to help it work.