When the rate of an idioventricular rhythm falls below 20 beats per minute,it is often referred to as:
A) indeterminate.
B) salvos.
C) supra atrial.
D) agonal.

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An idioventricular rhythm is a slow heart rhythm that originates from the ventricles rather than the sinoatrial (SA) node. When the rate of an idioventricular rhythm falls below 20 beats per minute, it is often referred to as agonal, which means the heart is in a state of near-death or cessation of cardiac activity. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate intervention. Indeterminate, salvos, and supra atrial are not accurate terms to describe this situation.

When the Rate of an Idioventricular Rhythm Falls Below 20