Heartbeat 1 May 2026

sinoatrial (SA) node

A single heartbeat, often referred to as a cardiac cycle, is a sophisticated two-part pumping action that occurs in approximately one second. This process is governed by the heart's internal electrical system, led by the , commonly known as the natural pacemaker . The cycle consists of two primary phases:

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Bradycardia:

Under 60 bpm (unless you are a trained athlete). sinoatrial (SA) node A single heartbeat, often referred

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