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Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers in pediatric supraventricular tachycardia

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract Introduction Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a common pediatric arrhythmia. We describe the prescriptive tendencies, efficacy, and tolerability of BBs and CCBs used in the treatment of pediatric SVT. Demographic, comorbidity, symptomatology, and medication data were collected.

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Pediatric Exercise Testing

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Discussion on pediatric exercise testing. Pediatric exercise testing may be used for evaluation of various disorders of cardiac rhythm rather than for inducible ischemia as in adults. QT prolongation and the occurrence of ventricular arrhythmias with exercise are another important aspect of exercise testing in children.

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Abstract 4143624: The QTc Dilemma in Pediatric DKA: Which correction formula to use?

Circulation

Background:In diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), cardiac complications such as QTc interval prolongation can pose a risk for ventricular tachycardia. Current pediatric DKA management guidelines should include routine 12-lead ECGs and venous blood gas analyses with electrolytes to monitor QTc changes and mitigate arrhythmia risks.

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Arrhythmias in children undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Methods We performed a retrospective clinical data review of all consecutive pediatric patients (aged 2–18 years) who underwent orthotopic HT for advanced heart failure at our institution between January 2007 and January 2023. 111.87), arrhythmias were detected in 9 (33%) patients. On a median follow-up of 35.07 months (IQR: 13.13–111.87),

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MP-470544-001 LEFT CARDIAC SYMPATHETIC DENERVATION AS ADJUVANT TREATMENT FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHANNELOPATHY-MEDIATED MALIGNANT ARRHYTHMIAS IN CHILDREN: EXPERIENCE FROM TWO REFERRAL CENTERS

HeartRhythm

Left cardiac sympathetic denervation (LSCD) is an effective treatment for channelopathies, especially in those where adrenaline acts as a trigger for life-threatening arrhythmias, such as long QT syndrome (LQTS) and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT).

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What kind of AV block is this? And why does she develop Ventricular Tachycardia?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Shortly after isoprenalin infusion was initiated, there were short runs of ventricular tachycardia. VT is the second most common presenting arrhythmia. Vaso or inotropic medications are not harmless, and can precipitate life threatening arrhythmias. She was started on isoprenalin (isoproterenol).

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Ebstein’s Anomaly of Tricuspid Valve

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

This can be a source of cardiac arrhythmia as well. An important cause of arrhythmias in Ebstein’s anomaly is the presence of a right sided accessory atrioventricular pathway or WPW syndrome. This is one important cause of supraventricular tachycardia in Ebstein’s anomaly.