Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

In this pediatric study, it was 71% successful and better than amiodarone. NOTE #3: In the context of a long QTc or ischemia — the finding of ST segment and/or T wave alternans may predict the occurrence of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Procainamide is another reasonable solution to the problem.

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Tachycardia Heart Disease Dysrhythmia Ablation 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It is seldom done in pediatric age group. They include myocardial ischemia, acute pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, external compression due to mass over the right ventricular outflow tract region, and metabolic disorders like hyper or hypokalemia and hypercalcemia. With proper precautions, risk can be reduced.

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Sudden Cardiac Death Atrial Fibrillation Electrophysiology Arrhythmia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Pediatric and elderly patients were more predisposed to developing an arrhythmic event in the setting of fever [7]. Recently the rate of true arrhythmic events related to fevers in the classic Brugada Type 1 syndrome was explored by Michowitz et al.

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Chest Pain Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Dysrhythmia 91

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Pediatric and elderly patients were more predisposed to developing an arrhythmic event in the setting of fever [7]. Recently the rate of true arrhythmic events related to fevers in the classic Brugada Type 1 syndrome was explored by Michowitz et al.

Heart Rhythm 52

Heart Rhythm Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia STEMI 52