Effects of adenosine on wavelength of premature atrial complexes in patients without structural heart disease

The American Journal of Cardiology
G KabellJ B Kirchhoffer

Abstract

Intravenous adenosine produced slight decreases in conduction times for premature atrial complexes but proportionally greater shortening of the functional refractory period. Decreased wavelength may provide a basis for transient atrial fibrillation, which is sometimes observed after adenosine administration.

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