Syncope, asystole and atrioventricular block in a child with breath-holding spells: clinical case
https://doi.org/10.35336/VA-1396
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Abstract
A case of a child with the breath-holding spells (BHS), atrioventricular block and long pauses of heart rhythm till 12 sec is presented. The attacks began at 1 year and completely stopped at 3 years. A typical ECG pattern for BHS is identified. The issues of therapy and the need for implantation of pacemaker are discussed.
About the Authors
L. M. Makarov
FSCC Children and Adolescents of the FMBA of Russia; FSBEI of Additional Professional Education “Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education” of the MH RF
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Makarov Leonid
Moscow, 20 Moskvorechye str.;
Moscow, 2/1 Barrikadnaya str., buil. 1
V. N. Komolyatova
FSCC Children and Adolescents of the FMBA of Russia; FSBEI of Additional Professional Education “Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education” of the MH RF
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow, 20 Moskvorechye str.;
Moscow, 2/1 Barrikadnaya str., buil. 1
I. I. Kiseleva
FSCC Children and Adolescents of the FMBA of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow, 20 Moskvorechye str.
A. V. Dmitrieva
FSCC Children and Adolescents of the FMBA of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Moscow, 20 Moskvorechye str.
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Makarov L.M., Komolyatova V.N., Kiseleva I.I., Dmitrieva A.V. Syncope, asystole and atrioventricular block in a child with breath-holding spells: clinical case. Journal of Arrhythmology. 2024;31(4):е1. https://doi.org/10.35336/VA-1396. EDN: PGVRBO
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