J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1977 Mar;20(3):211-214.

3 Cases of Acute Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia

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  • 1Department of Pediatrics College of Medicine, Korea University, Korea.

Abstract

Paroxysmal atrial (supraventricular) tachycardia is rare arrhythmia in infancy apd it's clinical important view of points are this condtion could produce acute congestive heart failure which may require emergency care. We were experienced 3 cases of paroxysmal atrial tachycardia in which one case was complicated with congestive heart failure and the other case was complicated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. All cases were responded to digitalization with digoxin. Review of literature were also made briefly.


MeSH Terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Digoxin
Emergency Medical Services
Heart Failure
Tachycardia*
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Digoxin
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