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Cardiac Action Potential Part 3: Phases of the Action Potential Video
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Video at a Glance
- In the final video of the three-part series on cardiac action potential, the phases of the action potential are defined: early repolarization, plateau, final repolarization, and resting membrane potential.
- The physiology of each stage as well as the refractory period are defined and described.
- The video also explores the relationship between the cardiac potential and the activity on the ECG.
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