Supraventricular benign arrhythmia in a newborn

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 Supraventricular benign arrhythmia in a newborn

Journal Title: Nowa Pediatria - Year 2015, Vol 19, Issue 3

Abstract

Arrhythmias are detected in around 1-10% of newborns, majority of them have transient character and don’t require treatment. Authors present a case of benign cardiac arrhythmia diagnosed in newborn, with a history of arrhythmia observed during fetal life. The child was in a good general condition after birth with no signs of heart failure. Electrocardiogram and 24 hour Holter monitoring performed in the first days of life showed premature supraventricular beats (5% of total heart beats), single and couplets, and episodes of bradycardia with minimal heart rate 71 bpm caused by non-conducted atrial premature beats. Biochemical and metabolic disorders, congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, Wolf Parkinson White syndrome and defects of the central nervous system were excluded as a cause of arrhythmia. Follow up ECG and 24-hour Holter monitoring performed in the 2nd month of life were normal. Based on clinical course and results of additional tests the diagnosis of benign arrhythmia was established. 

Authors and Affiliations

Anna Piórecka-Makula, Sylwia Łuszczyk, Bożena Werner

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