Usefulness of intravenous magnesium for multifocal atrial tachycardia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Am J Cardiol. 1998 Jan 1;81(1):91-3. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00809-6.

Abstract

Intravenous magnesium is an effective drug for rate control in multifocal atrial tachycardia. In addition, magnesium may be helpful in restoring sinus rhythm.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Atria*
  • Heart Rate / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive / complications*
  • Magnesium / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Single-Blind Method
  • Tachycardia / drug therapy*
  • Tachycardia / etiology*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Magnesium