Focal atrial tachycardia originating from the pulmonary vein with onset later than 3 years of age might have a better prognosis, possibly converting in adolescence.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2022.01.003
Abstract: Two cases of focal atrial tachycardia probably originating from the pulmonary vein with onset later than 3 years of age are presented. Both cases had associated variable atrioventricular conduction and showed no signs of heart… read more here.
Keywords: focal atrial; pulmonary vein; originating pulmonary; atrial tachycardia ... See more keywords
Resolution of a therapy-resistant focal atrial tachycardia after omega-3 fatty acid supplementation
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951119001069
Abstract: Abstract We report on a 14-year-old boy with focal atrial tachycardia. After failure of catheter ablation and medical therapy he received 2 g omega-3 fatty acid supplementation while waiting on repeat ablation. Focal atrial tachycardia… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; omega fatty; focal atrial; fatty acid ... See more keywords
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy triggered by a single dose of flecainide in patient with focal atrial tachycardia
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DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2022.2030567
Abstract: Abstract First described in 1990, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is a medical condition defined by acute and transient left ventricular (LV) dysfunction with a diversity of wall-motion abnormalities. TC can be induced by emotional and physical… read more here.
Keywords: focal atrial; takotsubo cardiomyopathy; atrial tachycardia; dose flecainide ... See more keywords
Focal atrial tachycardia-the localization differences between men and women: A study of 487 consecutive patients
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DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2020.93024
Abstract: Objective: The preferential sites for focal atrial tachycardia (FAT) are mainly in the right atrium in both sexes. However, a limited number of studies have indicated that sex differences in the localization of FAT. This… read more here.
Keywords: focal atrial; fat; atrial tachycardia; tachycardia ... See more keywords