Arrhythmias in children

Authors

  • Alessandra Kimie Matsuno Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v45i2p215-222

Keywords:

Arrhythmias. Child. Emergencies. Therapeutics

Abstract

This paper presents a review of mechanisms, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of major arrhythmiasin children. If unrecognized and untreated, arrhythmias in children may lead to life-threatening hemodynamic instability. Therefore, early recognition and immediate treatment of these patients in the emergency department are essential.

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Author Biography

  • Alessandra Kimie Matsuno, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
    Professora Colaboradora do Departamento de Puericultura e Pediatria da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo

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Published

2012-06-30

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Simpósio: Emergências pediátricas

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How to Cite

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Matsuno AK. Arrhythmias in children. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2012 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Jun. 24];45(2):215-22. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/47598