cardiovascular disorders
Ectopic Supraventricular Arrhythmias
Introduction
Various rhythms result from supraventricular foci (usually in the atria). Diagnosis is by electrocardiography. Many are asymptomatic and require no treatment. (See also Overview of Arrhythmias .) Ectopic supraventricular rhythms include Atrial premature beats Atrial tachycardia Multifocal atrial tachycardia Nonparoxysmal junctional tachycardia Wandering atrial pacemaker 