Supraventricular tachycardia

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009 Mar;163(3):268-74. doi: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2008.547.

Abstract

Supraventricular tachycardia is the most common rhythm disturbance in children. We reviewed the spectrum of this common rhythm disorder from symptom recognition and epidemiology to management, with special attention to advancements in the available treatment options.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Electrocardiography
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Prognosis
  • Sports
  • Tachycardia, Supraventricular* / epidemiology
  • Tachycardia, Supraventricular* / physiopathology
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / mortality

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents