Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias involving the sinus node: clinical and electrophysiologic characteristics.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1998
Abstract
Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias occur quite commonly and are now evaluated more often because of technological advances in the field of electrophysiology. Arrhythmias that involve the sinus node, namely, the syndrome of inappropriate sinus tachycardia and sinus node reentry, are rare. Because of their origin in the sinus node, the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) in these patients can present a diagnostic challenge to the clinician and in fact may elude recognition as an abnormal heart rhythm. Presented in this review are the clinical characteristics of these arrhythmias, as well as the mechanisms of action. Pharmacotherapy may be therapeutic in certain patients in preventing recurrences; however, radiofrequency catheter ablation offers a lifelong curative effect for these patients.
Volume
41
Issue
1
First Page
51
Last Page
63
ISSN
0033-0620
Published In/Presented At
Cossú, S. F., & Steinberg, J. S. (1998). Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias involving the sinus node: clinical and electrophysiologic characteristics. Progress in cardiovascular diseases, 41(1), 51–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0033-0620(98)80022-4
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
9717859
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article