Author/Authors :
Bilici, Meki Dicle Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Pediatrik Kardiyoloji Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Demir, Fikri Dicle Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Pediatrik Kardiyoloji Bilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Pediatric dysrhythmias are rare but important causes of admission to pediatric clinics and emergency departments. Due to the development of successful surgical treatment of congenital heart diseases and improvements in the diagnostic tools, pediatric dysrhythmias are more frequently diagnosed. Although pediatric dysrhythmias are may be asymptomatic, they may manifest with weakness, dizziness, decrease in the effort capacity, easy fatigability, irregularity in heartbeats, palpitations, syncope and cardiac arrest. Since dysrhythmias may give rise to significant hemodynamic outcomes, their recognition by pediatricians and family physicians is vital for the patients. This review aims to contribute to the correct diagnosis and management of the cases with frequently encountered pediatric dysrhythmias.
