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Effects of left ventricular unloading on reperfusion-related AIVR in acute myocardial infarction

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Accelerated idioventricular rhythm (AIVR) often occurs in the setting of acute myocardial infarction, specifically after reperfusion. We studied the direct left ventricular (LV) dynamic effects of AIVR compared with sinus rhythm. Furthermore, we observed an interesting finding of LV unloading on the occurrence of AIVR.

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  1. M. Remmelink
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  2. K. D. Sjauw
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Department of Cardiology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

J. Baan Jr Department of Cardiology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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Remmelink, M., Sjauw, K.D., Piek, J.J. et al. Effects of left ventricular unloading on reperfusion-related AIVR in acute myocardial infarction. NHJL 17, 73–74 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03086221

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