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The Current State and Future Potential of Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology

Shubhayan Sanatani1, Taylor Cunningham1, Paul Khairy2

  • 1Children's Heart Centre, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology
|May 16, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric electrophysiologists manage heart rhythm issues in children and those with congenital heart disease. This review highlights current practices and future opportunities for advancing pediatric arrhythmia care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Pediatric electrophysiologists diagnose and treat heart rhythm abnormalities in young patients, including those with congenital heart disease and inherited arrhythmia syndromes.
  • The subspecialty emerged in the 1970s due to the unique requirements of rhythm management in pediatric populations.
  • Significant advancements in personnel, technology, and complexity have characterized the field's rapid evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical focus of pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiologists.
  • To identify areas for collaborative improvement in rhythm management within the pediatric and congenital electrophysiology community.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing knowledge and clinical practices.
  • It highlights the current scope of pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiology.

Main Results:

  • The field has experienced considerable growth and increased complexity.
  • Opportunities exist for further progress in pediatric electrophysiology.

Conclusions:

  • Collaboration among pediatric and congenital electrophysiologists is crucial for advancing patient care.
  • Continued focus on specific clinical areas can drive improvements in rhythm management for pediatric patients.

Keywords:
arrhythmiaatrioventricular nodeautonomic nervous systemcongenital heart diseaseinherited heart rhythm disorderspediatric electrophysiology

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