Diagnosis of broad complex tachycardias with ambulatory monitoring of atrial electrography. Issue 6432 (9th June 1984)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lipkin, D P; Perrins, E J; Shapiro, L M; Ludgate, L; Fox, K M
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 288:Issue 6432(1984)
• Page Start: 1713
• Page End: 1714
• Publication Date: 1984-06-09
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.288.6432.1713
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Simultaneous 24 hour ambulatory monitoring of the surface electrocardiogram and the intra-atrial electrocardiogram was evaluated in eight patients with broad complex tachycardia. The technique using a J shaped atrial pacing wire permitted a distinction between ventricular tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia in all eight patients. Formal electrophysiological testing would still be required, however, in patients in whom diagnostic doubt remained.