RT Journal
A1 Gardin JM, Belic N, Singer DH
T1 PSeudodysrhythmias in ambulatory ecg monitoring
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 1979
FD July 1
VO 139
IS 7
SP 809
OP 812
DO 10.1001/archinte.1979.03630440067022
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1979.03630440067022
AB Artifacts mimicking a variety of dysrhythmias occur relatively frequently in ambulatory ECG (Holter) monitoring records. Proper interpretation is imperative if serious therapeutic errors are to be avoided. Two-channel recording systems may facilitate recognition of some, but not all, of these artifacts. Pseudodysrhythmias may mimic paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation, atrial dissociation, extrasystoles, and sinus pauses. There are several causes of pseudodysrhythmias. Failure to recognize these patterns may result in serious errors in patient management.(Arch Intern Med 139:809-812, 1979)