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Multifocal atrial tachycardia

Treatment: Any underlying conditions that can precipitate MAT should be treated first. Improving oxygenation, administering intravenous magnesium, and discontinuing certain medications -- such as theophylline -- may be enough to terminate the MAT. Heart rate controlling medications, such as calcium channel blockers (verapamil, diltiazem) or selective beta-blockers, may be needed. Expectations (prognosis): Text Continues Below MAT is controllable if the underlying condition can be controlled. Complications: Reduced pumping action of the heart Heart failure Cardiomyopathy Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if: Rapid or irregular heartbeat is associated with other MAT symptoms. Symptoms worsen, do not improve with treatment, or new symptoms develop.

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