Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant
Abstract 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...
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doaj-85b3b23dcc6740a8a371999e223fe4132020-11-25T03:13:26ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.American Journal of Perinatology Reports2157-69982157-70052014-11-010402e87e8810.1055/s-0034-1390166Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm InfantChristian Paech0Roman Gebauer1Matthias Knüpfer2Department for Pediatric Cardiology, University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Leipzig, GermanyDepartment for Pediatric Cardiology, University of Leipzig - Heart Center, Leipzig, GermanyDepartment of Neonatology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, GermanyAbstract 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.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0034-1390166long qtaqueductal stenosishydrocephaluspreterm |
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Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant |
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Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant |
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Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant |
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Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant |
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Life-Threatening QT Prolongation in a Preterm Infant |
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life-threatening qt prolongation in a preterm infant |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. |
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American Journal of Perinatology Reports |
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2157-6998 2157-7005 |
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2014-11-01 |
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Abstract
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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long qt aqueductal stenosis hydrocephalus preterm |
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