The delay at the AV node is important because it allows the atrial contraction to finish before ventricular contraction begins.
allows atrial contraction to complete before ventricular contraction
| Front | What is the importance of the AV node delay? |
|---|---|
| Back | allows atrial contraction to complete before ventricular contraction |
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