A trial of adenosine for the termination of supraventricular tachycardia in infancy: a case report.

Abstract

A 40-day-old male infant was admitted due to cough, anorexia and pale face. Rapid heart beat was found accidentally by auscultation. Electrocardiograms revealed supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with a heart rate up to 250 beats per minute, and an absence of P waves. Intravenous bolus injection of 1 mg adenosine terminated the tachycardia, followed by transient complete atrioventricular block, then latent Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome with retrograde P waves. Adenosine may be a new trial for the termination of SVT, and also is a safe drug even in the presence of WPW syndrome.

• Authors: J R Wu, T Y Huang, W S Lo, S N Wu
• Journal: Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences (Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 8 Issue 6 Pg. 338-41 (Jun 1992) ISSN: 0257-5655 [Print] China (Republic : 1949- )
• PMID: 1404538 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Adenosine

Topics

• Adenosine (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Tachycardia, Supraventricular (drug therapy)
• Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (drug therapy)