Will Atropine Work on a Junctional Rhythm? Understanding Its Efficacy and Limitations
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While atropine is a common first-line treatment for certain types of bradycardia, studies show its overall response rate in patients with bradyarrhythmias can be low, around 28%. This raises a critical question in cardiac pharmacology: **Will atropine work on a junctional rhythm?** The answer is not straightforward and depends heavily on the underlying cause of the rhythm disturbance.
