Multifocal atrial tachycardia

Alternative names:

atrial tachycardia

Treatment:

The goal of treatment is to prevent complications. The underlying condition should be treated. Verapamil may be of some benefit in controlling the disorder.

Expectations (prognosis):

M.A.T. is controllable if the underlying condition can be controlled.

Complications:

• reduced pumping action of the heart
• heart failure
• cardiomyopathy

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if rapid or irregular heartbeat is associated with other M.A.T. symptoms. Call your health care provider if symptoms worsen, do not improve with treatment, or new symptoms develop.