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Atrioventricular block in a newborn with acquired long QT syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11813926     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report a case of 2:1 atrioventricular block associated with acquired long QT syndrome. A newborn presented to our neonatal intensive care unit with intermittent bradycardia due to 2:1 atrioventricular block. Initial evaluation showed QT prolongation and significant electrolytic abnormalities. After correction of the electrolytic imbalance, the QT interval normalized and atrioventricular block resolved. Compared to congenital long QT syndrome with 2:1 atrioventricular block, acquired long QT syndrome with comparable atrioventricular block has a benign prognosis, provided treatment is initiated quickly.
Authors:
J R Phillips; C L Case; P C Gillette
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cardiology in the young     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1047-9511     ISO Abbreviation:  Cardiol Young     Publication Date:  2001 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-01-29     Completed Date:  2002-07-24     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9200019     Medline TA:  Cardiol Young     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  680-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cook Children's Heart Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA. jphillips@hsc.wvu.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Electrocardiography
Female
Heart Block / complications*,  congenital*
Humans
Infant Welfare
Infant, Newborn
Long QT Syndrome / complications*,  congenital*

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