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Effect of adenosine on the atrium on the left and atrioventricular (AV) node on the right. Adenosine decreases action potential duration (APD) hence refractory period of atrium without any effect on resting membrane potential (RMP) while decreasing RMP (more negative) of AV node without any effect on APD. [Red is the effect of adenosine and black is control]. The figure is adapted from the Lerman et al 15
