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Pediatric arrhythmias, including paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and complete AV block, are discussed. Treatment with verapamil and challenges of pediatric cardiac pacing are addressed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Arrhythmias are common in children.
- Two frequent pediatric dysrhythmias are paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and complete AV block.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss common pediatric arrhythmias.
- To describe treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with verapamil.
- To address challenges in pediatric cardiac pacing.
Main Methods:
- General discussion of arrhythmias.
- Description of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and complete AV block.
- Review of verapamil's use in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
- Discussion of permanent cardiac pacing in children.
Main Results:
- Verapamil is effective for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
- Complete AV block presents unique challenges in children.
- Permanent cardiac pacing in children has specific considerations.
Conclusions:
- Effective management strategies exist for common pediatric arrhythmias.
- Verapamil is a viable treatment option for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
- Pediatric cardiac pacing requires careful consideration of long-term issues.
Abstract:
A general discussion of arrhythmias as followed by a brief description of two of the commonly encountered dysrhythmias in the pediatric age group, i.e., paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and complete AV block. The use of verapamil a slow-channel blocker in the treatment of the former is described. The problems of permanent cardiac pacing in children are also dealt with.