All::Cardiovascular System::Diseases::Multifocal atrial tachycardia

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What is Multifocal atrial tachycardia?

a irregular cardiac rhythm caused by at least three different sites in the atria, which may be demonstrated by morphologically distinctive P waves

Multifocal atrial tachycardia

What groups is Multifocal atrial tachycardia more commonly seen in?

elderly patients with chronic lung disease

Multifocal atrial tachycardia

What is the management of Multifocal atrial tachycardia?

  • correction of hypoxia and electrolyte disturbances
  • rate-limiting calcium channel blockers are often used first-line

Multifocal atrial tachycardia