Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia in a Newborn
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
;
: 239-243, 2009.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-12132
ABSTRACT
Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) is a rare arrhythmia in the newborn. MAT can be difficult to diagnose; it is frequently confused with atrial fibrillation. MAT is difficult to treat but often resolves spontaneously within the first year of life. A newborn with a rapid and irregular pulse rate was diagnosed with multifocal atrial tachycardia by eletrocardiography (ECG) using a hand-made transesophageal electrode. Treatment with propranolol was attempted but ineffective. Treatment with digoxin and sotalol was attempted. The heart rhythm gradually reverted to a sinus rhythm with this treatment. We report our experience managing a neonate with MAT diagnosed by ECG using a hand-made transesophageal electrode.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
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Propranolol
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Sotalol
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Tachycardia
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Digoxin
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Electrocardiography
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Electrodes
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Heart
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Heart Rate
Limits:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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