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  • Title: A narrow QRS tachycardia and cannon A waves: What is the mechanism?
    Author: Ali H, Epicoco G, De Ambroggi G, Lupo P, Foresti S, Cappato R.
    Journal: Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol; 2017 Jul; 22(4):. PubMed ID: 28008694.
    Abstract:
    Regular narrow QRS tachycardia, particularly if well-tolerated, is usually considered a "benign" arrhythmia of a supraventricular origin. This case concerns an 82-year-old male with ischemic heart disease who presented with recurrent episodes of a narrow QRS tachycardia that was initially diagnosed and treated as atrial tachyarrhythmia. However, careful physical examination and ECG analysis established the correct diagnosis, and the patient was managed appropriately. Remarkably, the observation of irregular cannon A waves, and Lewis lead recording, confirmed atrioventricular dissociation during tachycardia and indicated its underlying mechanism.
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