Electrical storm in an acquired short QT syndrome successfully treated with quinidine
Abstract Short QT syndrome (SQTS) is a malignant heart disorder defined by the presence of ventricular arrhythmias causing syncope and sudden cardiac arrest. The prevalence in the pediatric population is 0.05%. Quinidine is an established agent for pharmacological prophylaxis in SQTS patients, but c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-08-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2282 |
Summary: | Abstract Short QT syndrome (SQTS) is a malignant heart disorder defined by the presence of ventricular arrhythmias causing syncope and sudden cardiac arrest. The prevalence in the pediatric population is 0.05%. Quinidine is an established agent for pharmacological prophylaxis in SQTS patients, but can also terminate an electrical storm. |
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ISSN: | 2050-0904 |