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Ectopic atrial tachycardia
Taquicardia atrial ectópica
CategoryDefinition
This form of supraventricular tachycardia originates in the atrium; conduction to the ventricles is not necessary for the tachycardia to continue. This irregular heart-rate is manifest by atrial rates between 100 and 250 bpm and rarely at 300 bpm, and may arise from right or left atrial sites due to conduction of non-sinus P wave.
Index Terms
Ectopic atrial tachycardiaFocal atrial tachycardiaEctopic atrial tachycardia, automaticfocal atrial tachycardia, automaticEctopic atrial tachycardia, nonautomaticFART - [focal atrial reentry tachycardia]focal atrial reentry tachycardiafocal atrial tachycardia, nonautomaticmicroreentry atrial tachycardiaNAEAT - [nonautomatic ectopic atrial tachycardia]NAFAT - [nonautomatic focal atrial tachycardia]