Wandering Atrial Mat Rhythm

Normally the heart rate is controlled by a cluster of cells called the sinoatrial node sa node.

Wandering atrial mat rhythm.

In is similar to multifocal atrial tachycardia but the heart rate is under 100 bpm. A rapid irregular atrial rhythm arising from multiple ectopic foci within the atria. These disturbances are usually an indication of lung or heart disease serious metabolic disturbances or toxicity of certain medicines. Wandering atrial pacemaker wandering atrial pacemaker is an irregular rhythm.

Multifocal atrial tachycardia mat is a cardiac arrhythmia caused by multiple sites of competing atrial activity. It is typically a transitional rhythm between frequent premature atrial complexes pacs and atrial flutter fibrillation. Multifocal atrial tachycardia mat overview. Most commonly seen in patients with severe copd or congestive heart failure.

Wandering atrial pacemaker and multifocal atrial tachycardia are examples of atrial rhythm disturbances in which frequent unpredictable beats arise from different areas of the atria. Multifocal atrial tachycardia if you suspect you have a wandering atrial pacemaker or other arrhythmia make an appointment with your doctor. P waves are present but will vary in shape.