The heartbeat is initiated by specialized pacemaker cells in the sinoatrial (SA) node, a cluster of cells in the right atrium. These cells generate electrical impulses that spread through the heart’s conduction system, coordinating the contraction of the atria and ventricles. The process pumps blood efficiently to the lungs and throughout the body.
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