Very rapid rates can also decrease the amount of time the heart has to fill with blood, which reduces heart function. M.A.T. may be associated with COPD , bacterial pneumonia , congestive heart failure , lung cancer , pulmonary embolus , coronary heart disease , any condition that reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood, surgery within the last 6 weeks, overdose of theophylline or digitalis, diabetes mellitus , bacterial infections, and other conditions. M.A.T. occurs in approximately 1 out of 1,000 people. It is most common in those over 50 years old. Prevention Prompt treatment of causative disorders reduces the risk of this disorder.
Blood pressure is normal or low.
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