When an ectopic complex causes the underlying rhythm or cadence of the heart to be interrupted, this is called:
A) complete pause.
B) noncompensatory pause.
C) compensatory pause.
D) irregular pause.

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A noncompensatory pause occurs when an ectopic beat interrupts the normal rhythm, and the subsequent beat does not occur at the expected time, causing a disruption in the cadence of the heart rhythm.

When an Ectopic Complex Causes the Underlying Rhythm or Cadence