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Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a rapid heart rate that occurs when too many signals(electrical impulses) are sent from the upper heart to the lower heart.The human heart gives off electrical impulses, or signals, whic... |
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Symptoms
Chest tightnessLight-headednessFaintingSensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations)Shortness of breathWeight lo...
Causes
The normal heart rate in adults about 60 to 100 beats per minute. The normal heart rate is faster in children.In mult...
Tests
An examination shows a rapid heart beat of 100 to 180 beats per minute. Blood pressure is normal or low.
Treatments
If you have a condition that can lead to MAT, that condition should be treated first. Treatment for MAT includes:Meth...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if:A rapid or irregular heartbeat is associated with other MAT symptomsYou have MAT an...
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