Arrhythmias associated with respiratory syncytial virus infection.
Summary A 7-week-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus infection abruptly developed complex cardiac arrhythmias in association with a low serum magnesium level. The arrhythmias were successfully treated with a single intravenous infusion of magnesium sulfate. The child was subsequently found to have a significant atrial septal defect.
Playfor
Stephen D
SD
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, Manchester, UK. stephen.playfor@cmmc.nhs.uk
Khader
Abdul
A
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D018357:Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate