JUNCTIONAL ECTOPIC TACHYCARDIA
\d͡ʒˈʌŋkʃənə͡l ɛktˈɒpɪk tˌakɪkˈɑːdi͡ə], \dʒˈʌŋkʃənəl ɛktˈɒpɪk tˌakɪkˈɑːdiə], \dʒ_ˈʌ_ŋ_k_ʃ_ə_n_əl ɛ_k_t_ˈɒ_p_ɪ_k t_ˌa_k_ɪ_k_ˈɑː_d_iə]\
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A tachycardia arising in the conduction tissues surrounding the atrioventricular node. It usually occurs during myocardial infarction, after heart surgery, or in digitalis intoxication. The rate may range from 140 to 250 beats per minute.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.