Bula Y Dhinsa
Cardiac Care Unit, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, United States
Publications
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Review Article
Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia in Children: A Literature Review
Author(s): Bula Y Dhinsa*
Introduction: Ectopic atrial tachycardia (EAT) is an unusual and potentially risky arrhythmia that can result in left ventricular dysfunction if not properly managed. In adults, EAT is mainly caused by diseased atrial myocardium and responds poorly to antiarrhythmic drugs. The characteristics of EAT in children might be different from those in adults because of their immature myocardium and the different electrophysiologic characteristics of their conduction tissue. Purpose: To present the data on the natural history and treatment of EAT in children. Material and method: The study material consisted of reviewed articles on the topic found on the globally accepted electronic databases, PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar regarding the Ectopic atrial tachycardia in children and its treatment. Results.. Read More»