Ectopic atrial rhythm with progressively increasing exit block.
A case of ectopic atrial rhythm with progressively increasing exit block is reported in a case of ischemic heart disease. Such a rhythm suggests significantly diseased atria which are unable to sustain a regular rhythm for a long period. This arrhythmia should warn the clinician of impending atrial arrest.
D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000503:physiopathology; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000503:physiopathology; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000503:physiopathology; D006327:Heart Block / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012849:Sinoatrial Node / Q000503:physiopathology