• Accelerated idioventricular rhythm does not precipitate serious ventricular arrhythmias due to non-paroxysmal onset and slow rate.
  • The mechanism of accelerated idioventricular rhythm is enhanced automaticity.
  • The common causes of accelerated idioventricular rhythm are acute myocardial infarction and digoxin toxicity.
  • The effect of accelerated idioventricular rhythm on prognosis is usually nil!