A beat that appears on the rhythm strip after a long pause and causes a slower rhythm than the normal rhythm is called a(n)

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An escape beat is a beat that appears after a long pause in the normal rhythm, often caused by the failure of the natural pacemaker of the heart. This escape beat typically has a slower rhythm and helps to maintain the heart's overall rhythm. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A (usurpation beat) is not a commonly recognized term in cardiology, while option B (irritable beat) refers to a beat that occurs earlier than expected and can potentially disrupt the normal rhythm. Option D (pacemaker beat) refers to a beat generated by an artificial pacemaker device, rather than a natural escape beat.

A Beat That Appears on the Rhythm Strip After a Long