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Can a paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and av node reentry tachycardia increase the risk for a heart attack?

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Yes: These dysrhythmias can lead to a malignant dysrhythmia such as ventricular fibrillation; the cause of sudden death.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Complicated Answer: This is a tough one. If you already have severe coronary disease, fibrillation can produce rapid heart rates which exceed the available blood supply and lead to a heart attack due to "demand ischemia." the same is true, though even more rare for avnrt. Afib, but not avnrt is often a marker of (is seen with) other heart disease which of course puts you at increased risk of heart attack.

Answered 7/7/2013

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