Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant

Introduction Temporary QT-interval prolongation following intracranial hemorrhage and hydrocephalus has been repeatedly reported in adults. Case We report a case of excessive QT prolongation with sudden bradycardia resulting in 2:1 atrioventricular conduction in a preterm infant most likely associat...

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Autores principales: Paech, Christian, Gebauer, Roman, Knüpfer, Matthias
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Thieme Medical Publishers 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4239140/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25452889
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1390166
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Sumario:Introduction Temporary QT-interval prolongation following intracranial hemorrhage and hydrocephalus has been repeatedly reported in adults. Case We report a case of excessive QT prolongation with sudden bradycardia resulting in 2:1 atrioventricular conduction in a preterm infant most likely associated with a congenital hydrocephalus. Pathomechanisms are discussed. Conclusion Congenital hydrocephalus predisposes to excessive QT prolongation in preterm infants.

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