Frequency of arrhythmias during consecutive 180 second balloon occlusions of left anterior descending coronary artery
| Type of arrhythmia | Occlusion 1 (n=28) | Occlusion 2 (n=28) |
|---|---|---|
| *p < 0.05. | ||
| Ventricular arrhythmia | 14 (50%)* | 7 (25%) |
| Ventricular tachycardia | 6 (21%)* | 0 |
| Ventricular fibrillation | 2 (8%) | 0 |
| Couplets | 9 (32%)* | 2 (7%) |
| Bigeminy | 6 (21%) | 2 (7%) |