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==Overview==
==Overview==
An accelerated idioventricular rhythm is often caused by [[reperfusion injury]] in [[acute MI]], [[sinus bradycardia]] or [[digitalis]].


==Causes==
==Causes==
 
*[[Acute MI]] both anterior MI and inferior MI. The incidence is 8% to 36%.
The incidence of Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythms following acute MI is reported to be between 8 and 36%. This rhythm can also be seen in patients with primary myocardial disease, hypertensive, rheumatic, and congenital heart disease. Digoxin may cause of accelerated idioventricular rhythm.
*[[Digitalis]]
 
*[[Reperfusion injury]]
# Seen in both AMIs and IMIs.
*[[Sinus bradycardia]]
# Commonly seen following reperfusion.
# Usually occurs during [[sinus bradycardia]].
# May also be caused by digitalis.


==References==
==References==

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