Neonatal refractory supraventricular tachycardia: successful treatment with amiodarone.
A 3-week-old neonate with supraventricular tachycardia unresponsive to traditional therapy was treated successfully with amiodarone. An electrophysiologic study suggested the presence of a concealed left-sided accessory atrioventricular pathway. Because of its significant side effects, amiodarone should be used only as a last resort in the treatment of neonatal supraventricular tachycardia.
Rosenberg
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EM
Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Ky.
Elbl
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F
Solinger
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Palakurthy
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P
Rees
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AH
D000638:Amiodarone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005260:Female; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
D000638:Amiodarone