[Atrial dissociation in complete intra-atrial block]

Minerva Med. 1984 Feb 28;75(8):395-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Atrial dissociation due to a complete intraatrial block is a very rare electrocardiographic occurrence. Two cases of this atrial arrhythmia characterized by two atrial ectopic beats of different origin are reported. The electrophysiologic mechanisms of the arrhythmia are discussed briefly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Atria / physiopathology*
  • Heart Block / diagnosis
  • Heart Block / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male