Ventricular Tachycardia due to Perinatal Asphyxia.

Background: Perinatal asphyxia is known to precipitate myocardial dysfunction, rhythm abnormalities and congestive cardiac failure. Case characteristics: A 2-day old neonate with perinatal asphyxia. Observation: He developed shock secondary to ventricular tachycardia, and required synchronized cardioversion for reversion of abnormal rhythm. Outcome: Reversal of arrhythmia leading to recovery. Message: Early identification and management of ventricular tachycardia in neonate with perinatal asphyxia can be lifesaving.