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Exercise-induced ventricular tachycardia in children.

A Celiker1, A Oto, A Oktay

  • 1Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Children with exercise-induced tachycardia, including long-QT syndrome, can be effectively treated with pindolol. This beta-blocker helped patients remain symptom-free, highlighting the importance of comprehensive cardiac evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Exercise-induced tachycardia and syncope in children require thorough investigation.
  • Idiopathic long-QT syndrome is a critical diagnosis in pediatric cardiac arrhythmias.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of exercise-induced tachycardia were analyzed.
  • One patient presented with idiopathic long-QT syndrome.

Findings:

  • Comprehensive evaluation including ECG, exercise testing, and electrophysiologic study is crucial.
  • Treatment with the beta-blocking agent pindolol rendered both patients symptom-free.

Implications:

  • Pindolol demonstrates efficacy in managing exercise-induced tachycardia in pediatric patients.

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