A junctional escape rhythm is when the heartbeat starts in a different part of the heart than it should. This type of arrhythmia may not need treatment, but a doctor does need to investigate the ...

The correct diagnosis is atrial rhythm with AV dissociation and accelerated junctional rhythm (Figure 2). Figure 2. Courtesy of Philip J. Podrid, MD. The rhythm is regular at a rate of 96 beats/min, ...