What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia?
Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The human heart gives off electrical impulses, or signals, which tell it to beat. Normally, these signals begin in an area of the upper right chamber called the sinoatrial node (sinus node or SA node). This node is considered the heart's "natural pacemaker." It helps control the...
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