incidence

Last reviewed 01/2018

The incidence of different arrhythmias after an acute myocardial infarction has been documented:

  • nodal or sinus bradycardia 38%
  • atrial fibrillation or flutter 9%
  • supraventricular tachycardia 4%
  • ventricular extrasystole 57%
  • ventricular tachycardia 31%
  • ventricular fibrillation 19%

Reference:

  • (1) Adgey A. Lancet (1971), 2, 501.