Which of the following conditions is where the heart muscle cannot contract even though electrical activity appears on the ECG?
A) Pulseless electrical activity
B) Idioventricular rhythm
C) Ventricular fibrillation
D) Premature ventricular complex

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Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) is a condition where despite the presence of electrical activity on the electrocardiogram (ECG), the heart muscle fails to contract effectively, leading to an absence of a palpable pulse and inadequate blood flow to the body.

Which of the Following Conditions Is Where the Heart Muscle