A single beat that arises from a focus outside of the SA node is called a(n):
A)Premature Ventricular Complex.
B)Compensatory Pause.
C)Atrial Tachycardia.
D)Ectopic Beat.

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An ectopic beat is a single beat that arises from a focus outside of the SA node. Premature ventricular complex and atrial tachycardia refer to specific types of arrhythmias, and a compensatory pause is a pause in the heart rhythm that occurs after a premature beat to allow the heart to reset.

A Single Beat That Arises from a Focus Outside of the SA