Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia in a Newborn
Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
; : 239-243, 2009.
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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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Assunto principal:
Arritmias Cardíacas
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Propranolol
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Fibrilação Atrial
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Sotalol
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Taquicardia
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Digoxina
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Eletrocardiografia
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Eletrodos
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Coração
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Frequência Cardíaca
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Humans
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Newborn
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En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article