| A rhythm conversion is when one rhythm converts to another rhythm. Paroxysmal means sudden onset. In class, whenever you see a rhythm 'suddenly' get significantly faster (100 b/min or faster) this is referred to as a paroxysmal rhythm conversion. Often times our textbook author will say this is a 'paroxysmal rhythm', meaning the author wanted you to know it suddenly (or abrubtly) happened. Paroxymal Rhythm conversions may last a few seconds, minutes or even hours before returning to a person's normal rhythm. |
