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[Idiopathic left anterior hemiblock in a child (author's transl)]
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|December 1, 1979
Insights
Idiopathic left anterior hemiblock in a child warrants a comprehensive cardiac evaluation. However, it can sometimes represent a normal variant, necessitating careful diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Left anterior hemiblock (LAH) is an uncommon finding in pediatric populations.
- Idiopathic causes require thorough investigation to rule out underlying cardiac conditions.
Abstract:
Authors present a child three years old with an idiopathic left anterior hemiblock. Causes of left anterior hemiblock in children are reviewed, and it is concluded that although a left anterior hemiblock justifies a thorough non-invasive cardiologic and sistematic study and long-term follow-up, sometimes it may be the expression of an anatomic and/or physiologic variant.