Flutter auricular atípico en un niño con corazón estructuralmente sano
Date
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Rev. bol. ped.
Abstract
El flutter auricular es una causa infrecuente de taquicardia supraventricular en la edad pediátrica, con una incidencia de 0,01%, cifra subestimada por la baja tasa de sospecha clínica. Se presenta el caso de un niño con la asociación más rara de flutter auricular: debut en edad escolar, corazón estructuralmente sano y circuito de re-entrada localizado en aurícula izquierda. El tratamiento correcto de la taquicardia supraventricular fue importante para el adecuado diagnóstico y manejo a largo plazo de la arritmia.
Atrial flutter is an uncommon cause of supraventricular tachycardia in children, with an incidence of 0.01%, which is underestimated by the low rate of clinical suspicion. The case of a child with the rare association of atrial flutter is presented: school-age debut, structurally normal heart, and reentry circuit located in the left atrium. Correct treatment of supraventricular tachycardia was important for adequate diagnosis and long-term management of the arrhythmia.
Atrial flutter is an uncommon cause of supraventricular tachycardia in children, with an incidence of 0.01%, which is underestimated by the low rate of clinical suspicion. The case of a child with the rare association of atrial flutter is presented: school-age debut, structurally normal heart, and reentry circuit located in the left atrium. Correct treatment of supraventricular tachycardia was important for adequate diagnosis and long-term management of the arrhythmia.
Description
Vol. 53, No. 2