PEDIATRICS · 1975 · 31 citations · 0 references
MedicinePediatricsNeonatologyPediatric CardiologyNeonatal Cardiac DisordersPediatric ArrhythmiasSupraventricular TachycardiaArrhythmia Management In NewbornsDigitalis ToxicityParoxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
A critically ill infant with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and hydrops fetalis responded well to aggressive management. Care must be taken to avoid digitalis toxicity. Procaine amide or quinidine are effective alternate therapies.