Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Dissimilar right atrial rhythms: a case report

A R Bhagwat1, M L Markel, I S Abdalla

  • 1Division of Cardiology, University of Cincinnati Med Center, OH 45267, USA.

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Aging effects on the organic base transporter and stereoselective renal clearance.

Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics·1997
Same author

Hypertonic saline does not reverse the sodium channel blocking actions of lidocaine: evidence from electrophysiologic and defibrillation studies.

Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology·1997
Same author

Atrial septal defect: increase in left-to-right shunt after myocardial infarction.

American heart journal·1996
Same author

Respiratory variation of carotid artery flow in cardiac tamponade.

American heart journal·1996
Same author

Influence of hypertonic saline solution infusion on defibrillation efficacy.

Chest·1996
Same author

Diagnosis of retrograde ventriculoatrial conduction by left atrial appendage Doppler flow analysis.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·1996
Same journal

A Case of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation via the Epicardial Approach Using the 3830 Lead in an 11-Day-Old Neonate (With Follow-Up of the Above Case).

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2026
Same journal

Cryoballoon Versus Radiofrequency Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2026
Same journal

Tilt Test Duration in Suspected Vasovagal Syncope: Temporal Patterns and Diagnostic Yield in Patients From Central China.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2026
Same journal

Combined Leadless Pacing and Subcutaneous ICD Therapy in Long QT Syndromes.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2026
Same journal

Association of Anesthesia Modality With Procedural Parameters and Clinical Outcomes in PVI for Atrial Fibrillation.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2026
Same journal

Zero-Fluoroscopy Cryoballoon Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in a Patient With Dextrocardia: A Case Report.

Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE·2026
See all related articles

This study presents a unique case of dissimilar atrial rhythms within a single atrium, challenging existing definitions. The coexistence of two independent rhythms in one atrium, without interference, offers new insights into cardiac electrophysiology.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Dissimilar atrial rhythms typically involve distinct rhythms in each atrium.
  • These rhythms are often associated with left atrial enlargement or digitalis toxicity.
  • Existing definitions do not account for intra-atrial rhythm dissociation.

Observation:

  • A unique case of dissimilar atrial rhythms was observed within a single atrium.
  • Two distinct atrial rhythms independently controlled different segments of the same atrium.
  • These rhythms coexisted without apparent interference.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a novel form of atrial rhythm dissociation.
  • The mechanism for this intra-atrial dissociation remains unclear.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Previous cardiac surgery leading to localized scarring is a potential cause.

    • Implications:

    • This finding expands the understanding of atrial electrophysiology and rhythm disturbances.
    • It suggests potential new mechanisms for atrial arrhythmias.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and clinical significance.