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Longstanding persistent accelerated idioatrial rhythm: Benign sinus node-like rhythm or insidious rhythm?

Hailei LiuChao ZhuBing YangWeizhu JuHongwu ChenFengxiang ZhangKai GuMingfang LiPipin KojodjojoMing-Long Chen
Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2017)
Longstanding persistent AIAR is an unusual entity of atrial arrhythmias and in most situations a benign rhythm requiring no treatment. The clinical course will be worsened when AIAR develops rapid focal firing, is associated with focal atrial tachycardias or results in tachycardia-mediated cardiomyopathy, but can be resolved via catheter ablation.
Keyphrases
  • atrial fibrillation
  • catheter ablation
  • left atrial
  • left atrial appendage
  • heart failure
  • heart rate
  • blood pressure
  • combination therapy
  • replacement therapy
  • mitral valve