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==Overview==
==Overview==
AIVR must be distinguished from [[normal sinus rhythm]],
==Normal Sinus Rhythm==
Because of its slower rate, AIVR may resemble [[normal sinus rhythm]] ([[NSR]]). Look for numerous [[fusion beats]] to distinguish it from [[NSR]].  Given the difficulty in distiguishing these rhythms, the term accelerated isorhythmic ventricular rhythm has been suggested.


==Differentiating Accelerated idioventricular rhythm from other Diseases==
==Junctional Tachycardia==
# Must be distinguished from junctional tachycardia with preexisting IVCDs. But in these patients there are no fusion or capture beats.


# Because of its slower rate it may resemble [[normal sinus rhythm]] ([[NSR]]). Look for numerous [[fusion beats]]. The term accelerated isorhythmic ventricular rhythm has been suggested.
==Slow Ventricular Tachycardia==
# Must be distinguished from junctional tachycardia with preexisting IVCDs. But in these patients there are no fusion or capture beats. <br>
In general, the rate of AIVR is slower (<100-120 bpm) than [[ventricular tachycardia]] (at least 100-120 bpm).  There can, however, be overlap in the rate associated with AIVR and slow [[VT]]. The distinction is critical as misdiagnosis as slow VT can results in inappropriate therapy such as [[cardioversion]] and [[anti-arrhythmic]] administration.


AIVR is currently defined as an enhanced ectopic ventricular rhythm with at least 3 consecutive ventricular beats, which is faster than normal intrinsic ventricular escape rhythm (≤40 bpm), but slower than ventricular tachycardia (at least 100-120 bpm).[1] Importantly, there is rate overlap between AIVR and some slow ventricular tachycardia. AIVR should not be diagnosed solely based on ventricular rate. Other characteristics of AIVR are helpful for its correct diagnosis (see Differentials).
AIVR is generally a transient rhythm, rarely causing hemodynamic instability and rarely requiring treatment. However, misdiagnosis of AIVR as slow ventricular tachycardia or complete heart block can lead to inappropriate therapies with potential complications. AIVR is often a clue to certain underlying conditions, like myocardial ischemia-reperfusion, digoxin toxicity, and cardiomyopathies.[2, 3, 4]
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Overview

AIVR must be distinguished from normal sinus rhythm,

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Because of its slower rate, AIVR may resemble normal sinus rhythm (NSR). Look for numerous fusion beats to distinguish it from NSR. Given the difficulty in distiguishing these rhythms, the term accelerated isorhythmic ventricular rhythm has been suggested.

Junctional Tachycardia

  1. Must be distinguished from junctional tachycardia with preexisting IVCDs. But in these patients there are no fusion or capture beats.

Slow Ventricular Tachycardia

In general, the rate of AIVR is slower (<100-120 bpm) than ventricular tachycardia (at least 100-120 bpm). There can, however, be overlap in the rate associated with AIVR and slow VT. The distinction is critical as misdiagnosis as slow VT can results in inappropriate therapy such as cardioversion and anti-arrhythmic administration.

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