paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)

Frequently associated with second degree AV block & generally associated digitalis toxicity. Management: 1) discontinue digitalis 2) normalize serum potassium levels 3) symptomatic refractory PAT a) lidocaine b) propranolol c) phenytoin

General

atrial tachycardia paroxysmal tachycardia

References

Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 28th ed, Ewald & McKenzie (eds), Little, Brown & Co, Boston, 1995, pg 141-42