atrial chaotic tachycardia

a·tri·al cha·ot·ic tach·y·car·di·a

multifocal origin of tachycardia within the atrium; often confused with atrial fibrillation during physical examination.

Synonym(s): multifocal atrial tachycardia

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a·tri·al cha·ot·ic tach·y·car·di·a

(ā'trē-ăl kā-ot'ik tak'i-kahr'dē-ă)

Multifocal origin of tachycardia within the atrium; often confused with atrial fibrillation during physical examination.
Synonym(s): multifocal atrial tachycardia.

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