Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm

Overview

A type of automatic, not reentrant, ectopic ventricular rhythm with episodes lasting from a few seconds to a minute which usually occurs in patients with acute myocardial infarction or with DIGITALIS toxicity. The ventricular rate is faster than normal but slower than tachycardia, with an upper limit of 100 -120 beats per minute. Suppressive therapy is rarely necessary.

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Quick facts about Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C14.280.067.845.940.349|C14.280.123.875.940.349|C23.550.073.845.940.349

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