Current Management of the Infant and Child with Supraventricular Tachycardia

In recent years, there have been new insights into the natural history of and the mechanisms responsible for supraventricular tachycardia in infants and children. Coupled with the advances in antiarrhythmic therapy and the development of radiofrequency ablation, there are now many therapeutic options for supraventricular tachycardia. This article provides an overview of the mechanisms of supraventricular tachycardia, as well as a framework in which to choose the appropriate treatment for the infant or child with tachycardia.