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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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incidence in children
- In childhood disease and disorder: Cardiovascular disorders
An exception is paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, a disorder characterized by a steady, rapid heart rate, which in infants may exceed 300 beats per minute. If the disorder persists, it may lead to heart failure. Treatment with digitalis usually restores normal rhythm.
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