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.

P waves are present but will vary in shape. A rapid irregular atrial rhythm arising from multiple ectopic foci within the atria. Multifocal atrial tachycardia if you suspect you have a wandering atrial pacemaker or other arrhythmia make an appointment with your doctor. 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 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. Multifocal atrial tachycardia mat overview. Wandering atrial pacemaker wandering atrial pacemaker is an irregular rhythm. It is characterized by an irregular atrial rate greater than 100 beats per minute bpm.

You may actually have multifocal atrial tachycardia. Most commonly seen in patients with severe copd or congestive heart failure. In is similar to multifocal atrial tachycardia but the heart rate is under 100 bpm.