Multiple external electrical cardioversions for refractory neonatal atrial flutter

Pediatr Cardiol. 2012 Feb;33(2):354-6. doi: 10.1007/s00246-011-0131-5. Epub 2011 Oct 1.

Abstract

This report describes a case of atrial flutter in a fetal/neonatal patient who did not respond to adenosine, a propafenone bolus, and three electrical external cardioversions. A fourth direct current cardioversion after propafenone premedication resolved the atrial flutter. The arrhythmia did not recur with propafenone therapy during a 12-month follow-up period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Flutter / therapy*
  • Electric Countershock*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male