Accelerated idioventricular rhythm causes
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Causes
The incidence of Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythms following acute MI is reported to be between 8 and 36%. This rhythm can also be seen in patients with primary myocardial disease, hypertensive, rheumatic, and congenital heart disease. Digoxin may cause of accelerated idioventricular rhythm.
- Seen in both AMIs and IMIs.
- Commonly seen following reperfusion.
- Usually occurs during sinus bradycardia.
- May also be caused by digitalis.