Accelerated idioventricular rhythm causes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
An accelerated idioventricular rhythm is often caused by reperfusion injury in acute MI, sinus bradycardia or digitalis.
Causes
Causes
- Acute MI both anterior MI and inferior MI. The incidence is 8% to 36%.
- Anesthetic agents
- Cocaine
- Digitalis
- Heart surgery
- Reperfusion injury
- Sinus bradycardia
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