AFIB Pulmonary Tachycardia 
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 28, 2024
male with pertinent past medical history including Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Embolism, and hypertension presented to the Emergency Department via ambulance for respiratory distress and tachycardia. Bedside ultrasound showed volume depletion and no pulmonary edema. SVT with aberrancy?
Ken Grauer, MD
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The ECG and long lead II rhythm strip in Figure-1 — was obtained from a COVID positive patient with persistent tachycardia not responding to Diltiazem. Figure-1: The initial ECG — obtained from a patient with persistent tachycardia. ( How would YOU interpret this tracing? How to manage the patient?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 5, 2020
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia 2. AFib is the irregularly irregular rhythm that is most commonly confused with MAT — and , AFib is much, much, much more common than true MAT. The rhythm is indeed irregularly irregular, so atrial fibrillation must be considered. Sinus with multifocal PACs 3. Sinus with multifocal PVCs 4.
Ken Grauer, MD
APRIL 13, 2024
NOTE: For more on ECG recognition of RVH and/or pulmonary hypertension ( re the qR pattern in lead V1 ) — See ECG Blog #234 and Blog #248. Because of this, it is uncommon to see sinus tachycardia with a prolonged PR interval. This is precisely what we see in Figure-6. Unfortunately — I lack this information.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The ECG shows sinus tachycardia with RBBB and LAFB, without clear additional superimposed signs of ischemia. The Initial ECG in Today's Case: As per Dr. Meyers — the initial ECG in today's case shows sinus tachycardia with bifascicular block ( = RBBB/LAHB ). Sinus Tachycardia ( common in any trauma patient. ).
Ken Grauer, MD
JULY 9, 2023
ECG Blog #65 — for an example of MAT in a patient with chronic pulmonary disease ( plus more on the differential diagnosis of MAT ). ECG Blog #71 — Regarding the Ashman Phenomenon with AFib. The September 30, 2019 post in Dr. Smith’s ECG Blog — for an example of “MAT”, but without the tachycardia.
DAIC
JULY 24, 2024
The combined solutions are expected to enhance performance and streamline workflows for electrophysiologists during catheter ablation procedures to treat atrial fibrillation , AFib. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib. 1 Approximately 33 million patients worldwide are living with AFib.
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