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4 cze 2024 · Focal atrial tachycardia occurs in the settings of structurally normal heart, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiac surgery, catecholamine ingestion, digoxin toxicity, and alcohol dependency. Symptoms and signs include palpitations, fatigue, presyncope/syncope, chest pain, an...
8 paź 2024 · Focal atrial tachycardia (FAT): Consistent, abnormal P wave morphology indicating an ectopic focus. The term FAT is commonly used synonymously with atrial tachycardia, a broader term referring to any form of SVT originating within the atria but outside of the sinus node
26 cze 2023 · Persistent focal atrial tachycardia can result in cardiomyopathy, which may lead to symptoms of dyspnea with exertion, increased lower extremity edema, and chest pain. Although the clinical course is typically benign, there is some risk of sudden cardiac death.
22 wrz 2023 · Healthcare professionals may refer to the condition as focal atrial tachycardia. In this condition, cells in a part of the atria automatically begin an electrical impulse. However, it may occur...
What are the symptoms of atrial tachycardia? Atrial tachycardia can happen without symptoms, especially when it happens only for short periods. When it does cause symptoms in adults, they commonly include: Heart palpitations. Dizziness and lightheadedness. Fainting or passing out. Chest pain (angina). Shortness of breath.
Symptoms. The main symptom of atrial tachycardia is a very fast heartbeat. Typically during atrial tachycardia, the heart beats 150 to 200 times a minute. The fast heartbeat may come and go suddenly, or it can be ongoing. Other symptoms of atrial tachycardia may include: Pounding or fluttering feelings in the chest or neck, called palpitations.
30 maj 2023 · Focal ATs (also referred to as atrial ectopic tachycardias) arise from a single site within the left or right atrium, in contrast to macroreentrant atrial arrhythmias (eg, atrial flutter) and atrial fibrillation, which involve multiple sites or larger circuits.
