Table 2.
Distribution of the Tachyarrythmias Detected in 22 Patients
| Number of Patients (%) | Total Number of Episodes | Min–Max (Mean) Episode Duration | Highest–Lowest Heart Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isolated Premature beats | 39 (78%) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SV couplets | 33 (66%) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SV triplets | 1 (2%) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Px atrial tachycardia | 10 (20%) | 33 | 1.2–29 sec (15.8 ± 9.5) | 117–178 bpm |
| Px atrial fibrillation | 14 (28%) | 63 | 1–30 sec (9.8 ± 7.4) | 110–198 bpm |
| Px atrial flutter | 1 (2%) | 1 | 12 sec | 198 bpm |
| Px multifocal atrial tachycardia | 2 (4%) | 3 | 12–16.8 sec (14 ± 2.5) | 130–150 bpm |
Also included the number of patients demonstrating supraventricular premature beats; SV = supraventricular; Px = paroxysmal.