For many White people, particularly those who live in White-centric communities, we never have to consider our own racial identity. I cannot tell you how many times Iâve heard White people called upon to describe their race only to have them say, âIâve never really thought about it. I guess Iâm just normal.â Hell, Iâm pretty sure I was talking this way not too long ago.
Sinus rhythm. A sinus rhythm is any cardiac rhythm where depolarisation of the cardiac muscle begins at the sinus node. It is characterised by the presence of correctly oriented P waves on the electrocardiogram (ECG). Sinus rhythm is necessary, but not sufficient, for normal electrical activity within the heart.
Also, the sinus node increases the heart rate when the body is stressed because of illness. In all of these circumstances, the heart rate increase is a normal response. Likewise, the sinus node signals the heart to slow down during rest or relaxation. We see patients who are concerned because their heart rate stays elevated in the range of 100 to 130 beats per minute. Almost always, there is a medical reason that the sinus node keeps signaling for the faster rate.