Multifocal atrial tachycardia and Ibutilide.
Multifocal atrial tachycardia is an electrocardiographic phenomenon seen primarily in the elderly. The hemodynamic consequences of multifocal atrial tachycardia in an elderly woman are presented. Successful treatment with Ibutilide is demonstrated. Treatment with a class III antiarrhythmic agent opposes the frequently accepted mechanism of triggered activity in causing this arrhythmia.
Pierce
W J
WJ
Division of Cardiology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital Network, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA.
McGroary
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D000368:Aged; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013612:Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D013449:Sulfonamides; C067192:ibutilide