Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia - Atrial Dysrhythmias.
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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
- Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia is just a faster version of Wandering Atrial Pacemaker. The criteria is the same as Wandering Atrial Pacemaker with the only difference being the heart rate exceeds 100 bpm.
- These changes in the locus of stimulation within the atria affect the morphology of the P waves.
- Remember, you must observe at least three different shaped P waves.
- Due to the presence of irregular R to R intervals coupled with the changing P wave morphology, some people have confused this rhythm with Atrial Fibrillation.
Authors and Reviewers
Authored by Thomas O'BrienMedically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD, Cardiology
Last Update: 11/8/2020