Identify complications with the above rhythm strip.

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Undersensing is the inability of the pacemaker to sense spontaneous myocardial depolarizations.Undersensing results in competition between paced complexes and the heart's intrinsic rhythm.This malfunction is manifested on the electrocardiogram by pacing artifacts that occur after or are unrelated to spontaneous complexes.Oversensing occurs as a result of inappropriate sensing of extraneous electrical signals that leads to unnecessary triggering or inhibition of stimulus output,depending on the pacer mode.The source of these electrical signals can range from tall peaked T waves to external electromagmetic interference in the critical care environment.The implantable cardioverter defibrillator system consists of leads and a generator and is similar to a pacemaker but with some key differences.The leads contain not only electrodes for sensing and pacing but also integrated defibrillator coils capable of delivering a shock.If the pacing stimulus fires but fails to initiate a myocardial depolarization,a pacing artifact will be present but will not be followed by the expected P wave.

Identify Complications with the Above Rhythm Strip