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Hualian Li1, Xin Wei1, Fei Zheng1
1Department of Electrocardiogram and Electroencephalogram, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is rarely found in newborns and infants. It is usually associated with some underlying diseases and presents as tachyarrhythmia. Here, we describe a case of AF in a preterm neonate. Paroxysmal AF and multifocal atrial tachycardia had been observed in the postnatal dynamic electrocardiogram. Further investigations revealed patent foramen ovale, pulmonary disease, heart failure and potential viral myocarditis. After receiving antiarrhythmic therapy and supportive treatment, the neonate underwent successful cardioversion and showed favorable outcomes without any recurrence.
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