The intrinsic conduction system sets the basic rhythm of the beating heart by generating impulses which stimulate the heart to contract. Update Date: 09/03/2008Larry A. Weinrauch MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Outcomes Research, Watertown, MA.. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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