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Respiratory syncytial virus and supraventricular tachycardia in an infant
1Department of Cardiology, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
International Journal of Cardiology
|August 1, 1991
Insights
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants can lead to supraventricular tachycardia. This infant
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory infection in infants.
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a frequent cause of bronchiolitis.
- Cardiac arrhythmias can occur in infants with severe infections.
Abstract:
A 7-week infant admitted with bronchiolitis proven to be caused by respiratory syncytial virus developed a supraventricular tachycardia which responded to digitalization. She has remained well and no longer requires medication 6 months later, her electrocardiogram now being normal. The course of the illness suggests an association between infection with respiratory syncytial virus and the development of the tachycardia.