Learn about (ectopic) atrial rhythm, including atrial tachycardia and multifocal atrial tachycardia with emphasis on ECG, clinical features, treatment.

2022年5月6日 · Ectopic heartbeat happens when your heart beats prematurely (too soon). This irregular heartbeat is usually harmless. It can result from caffeine, alcohol or stress.

2024年8月4日 · Your doctor may also need to give you heart tests, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG), to figure out if an ectopic beat is causing your symptoms. The doctor may also ask you to wear a Holter...

Atrial tachycardia and other ectopic atrial rhythms occur when a site outside of the sinus node, but within the atria, creates action potentials faster than the sinus node. This ectopic focus...

To identify Ectopic Atrial Rhythm on your ECG, look for these tell-tale signs: A normal heart rate, between 60 and 100 beats-per-minute (bpm). Three or more consecutive Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs) .

2017年3月16日 · What is ectopic rhythm? An ectopic rhythm is an irregular heart rhythm due to a premature heartbeat. Ectopic rhythm is also known as premature atrial contraction, premature...

This section will provide an overview of ectopic atrial rhythms, or non-reentrant rhythms that originate from the atria. The most common example of this is atrial tachycardia, but also includes accelerated atrial rhythm.