paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

pathology

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incidence in children

  • birth: premature
    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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