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Surgical treatment of dysrhythmias in infants and children
C L Case1, F A Crawford, P C Gillette
1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, South Carolina Children's Heart Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1990
Insights
Medically refractory pediatric dysrhythmias require advanced nonpharmacologic treatments. This study reviews the use of ablative surgery for managing rhythm disturbances in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
Background:
- Medically refractory dysrhythmias in children pose significant management challenges.
- Nonpharmacologic therapies are increasingly necessary for pediatric rhythm disturbances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the role of ablative surgery in managing pediatric rhythm disturbances.
- To highlight advanced treatment options for complex pediatric arrhythmias.
Main Methods:
- Review of ablative surgical techniques for pediatric arrhythmias.
- Analysis of outcomes and indications for surgery in pediatric patients.
Main Results:
- Ablative surgery offers a viable nonpharmacologic option for refractory pediatric dysrhythmias.
- Specific surgical approaches are effective for various pediatric rhythm disorders.
Conclusions:
- Ablative surgery plays a crucial role in the management of severe pediatric dysrhythmias.
- Surgical intervention should be considered for pediatric patients with intractable arrhythmias.
Abstract:
The recognition of medically refractory dysrhythmias in children has necessitated the use of more invasive nonpharmacologic therapies. The role of ablative surgery in the management of pediatric rhythm disturbances is presented.