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Cardiac arrhythmias
Tachycardia
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
Rapid and irregular atrial rhythm originating from multiple ectopic foci in the atria.
Most commonly seen in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or congestive heart failure.
Typically a transitional rhythm between frequent premature atrial complexes (PACs) and atrial flutter / fibrillation.