Atrial flutter in newborns

Objective. To describe a case of atrial flutter in a newborn.Results. The child in the maternity hospital was found to have a heart rhythm disorder of the type: atrial flutter, constant form. Examination revealed an atrial septal defect and an increase in the level of natriuretic peptide. Subsequent...

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Main Authors: E. A. Kurmaeva, S. Ya. Volgina, N. A. Solovyeva, G. A. Kulakova, B. I. Salahov, R. R. Kalimullin, K. R. Salakhova
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Ltd. “The National Academy of Pediatric Science and Innovation” 2021-12-01
Series:Rossijskij Vestnik Perinatologii i Pediatrii
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Online Access:https://www.ped-perinatology.ru/jour/article/view/1504
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Summary:Objective. To describe a case of atrial flutter in a newborn.Results. The child in the maternity hospital was found to have a heart rhythm disorder of the type: atrial flutter, constant form. Examination revealed an atrial septal defect and an increase in the level of natriuretic peptide. Subsequently, the child was diagnosed with atrial flutter, constant form. NK 0-1. Open oval window. Treatment with drugs from the group of antiarrhythmics, antioxidants and cardiac glycosides made it possible to avoid pronounced hemodynamic disorders.Conclusion. The presented case demonstrates that timely diagnosis and medical correction prevent possible complications.
ISSN:1027-4065
2500-2228