Multifocal atrial tachycardia

  • Facts:
    Multiple atrial pacemakers or reentrant pathways
    Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia
  • History / PE:
    May be asymptomatic
  • Diagnosis:
    Three or more unique P wave morphologies
    Rate > 100 bpm
  • Treatment:
    Treat underlying disorder
    Verapamil or beta blockers (rate control)
  • Notes:
    If HR < 100 bpm, think wandering pacemaker
  • Associated With:
    COPD
    Hypoxemia



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July 31st 2010