A(n) ____ is thought to be akin to a multifocal atrial tachycardia, without the tachycardia.

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A wandering atrial pacemaker is characterized by a changing pacemaker location within the atria. It is often seen in patients with chronic lung disease and is thought to be akin to a multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) without the tachycardia.MAT is a similar arrhythmia, but with a faster heart rate. Accelerated junctional rhythm is a type of arrhythmia originating from the AV node, and wandering pacemaker and wandering ventricular pacemaker refer to changes in pacemaker location within the respective chambers.

A(n) ____ Is Thought to Be Akin to a Multifocal