Symptomatic sinus bradycardia in infants with structurally normal hearts

A. J.J.T. Rein, A. Simcha, A. Ludomirsky, A. Appelbaum, G. Uretzky, I. Tamir*

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Abstract

Sixteen infants, ages 6 weeks to 23 months, were evaluated because of syncopal attacks (n=6), apneic episodes (n=3), or a combination of syncope, apnea, or "convulsions" (n=7). Comprehesive metabolic and neurologic investigations yielded negative results in 15 infants; in one, an abnormal EEG was recorded. Severe sinus bradycardia, complete sinus arrest, junctional escape rhythm, or ventricular escape rhythm was found in four patients, and permanent multiprogrammable pacemakers were implanted. Follow-up for 6 to 24 months with ventricular demand pacing showed complete cessation of attacks in two infants and marked improvement in two.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)724-727
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pediatrics
Volume107
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1985
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
Victoria Popkin Memorial Fund

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