Wandering Atrial Mat Rhythm

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.

Wandering atrial mat rhythm. Multifocal or multiform atrial tachycardia mat is an abnormal heart rhythm specifically a type of supraventricular tachycardia that is particularly common in older people and is associated with exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease copd. A rapid irregular atrial rhythm arising from multiple ectopic foci within the atria. Multifocal atrial tachycardia mat overview. You may actually have multifocal atrial tachycardia.

Most commonly seen in patients with severe copd or congestive heart failure. It is characterized by an irregular atrial rate greater than 100 beats per minute bpm. It is typically a transitional rhythm between frequent premature atrial complexes pacs and atrial flutter fibrillation. P waves are present but will vary in shape.

Wandering atrial pacemaker wandering atrial pacemaker is an irregular rhythm. Multifocal atrial tachycardia if you suspect you have a wandering atrial pacemaker or other arrhythmia make an appointment with your doctor. In is similar to multifocal atrial tachycardia but the heart rate is under 100 bpm.