Table 4.
Relationship of Arrhythmias to Age and Mortality
| Arrhythmia | Effect of Age on Prevelance | Effect on Mortality |
|---|---|---|
| Supraventricular ectopic beats | Increased | None |
| Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia | Increased | Probably none |
| Atrial fibrillation (chronic) | Increased | Increased |
| Ventricular ectopic beats | Increased | Probably none |
| Ventricular tachycardia (short runs) | Increased | Probably none |
a
In healthy elderly
Modified from Lakatta EG, Sollott SJ, Pepe S. The old heart: operating on the edge. Novartis Found. Symp. 2001;235:172-96; discussion 196–201, 217-20.