LOW ATRIAL RHYTHM: CASE REPORT
SAMIRA MIS QAVAM
Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
SIROS NOROZI
Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
ELHAM MOHAMMADYARI
Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
ALI SAHEBI
Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
AMIN KHALAFZADEH
Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
IRAJ AHMADI
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
HAMED TAVAN *
Psychosocial Injuries Research Center, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Low atrial rhythm can be considered as one of the rarest arrhythmias. The present case report aims to illustrate the symptoms, clinical evidence, diagnosis, and measures associated with a patient suffering from low atrial rhythm.
Case Presentation: A 65-year-old man suffering from diabetic foot ulcers was hospitalized due to the shortness of breath and severe chest pain. P negative in leads II, III and Lead augmented vector foot (AVF) was observed in his electrocardiogram. Diagnostic measures included electrocardiogram, echocardiography and serum electrolyte levels.
Conclusion: Regarding the symptoms, early diagnosis and treatment are essential.
Keywords: Electrocardiogram, P negative, low atrial rhythm