Ventricular Tachycardia due to Perinatal Asphyxia.
Indian Pediatr
;
2014 Mar; 51(3): 227-228
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-170550
ABSTRACT
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.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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