Abstract | PURPOSE: to assess specificities of course of the long-QT syndrome in children before and after implantation of cardioverter- defibrillator (ICD), and optimization of indications to ICD- therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We included in this study 48 children with long-QT syndrome from 44 unrelated families (28 boys and 20 girls), who underwent ICD implantation at the mean age 11.8±3.8 years. Mean duration of follow-up after implantation was 5.2±2.8 years. Data from these children were compared with those from 59 children of comparable age and gender with long-QT syndrome from 46 unrelated families receiving antiarrhythmic therapy (β-adrenoblockers). We assessed clinical and electrocardiographic characteristics of the disease obtained at initial visit and their dynamics thereafter. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | R A Ildarova, M A Shkolnikova, S A Termosesov |
Journal | Kardiologiia
(Kardiologiia)
Vol. 58
Issue 12
Pg. 52-58
(Dec 25 2018)
ISSN: 0022-9040 [Print] Russia (Federation) |
Vernacular Title | Implantation of Cardioverter-Defibrillator in Children With Long-QT Syndrome: Assessment of Indications, Efficacy, and Safety Based on 10-Year Experience. |
PMID | 30625097
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Child
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Electrocardiography
- Female
- Humans
- Long QT Syndrome
- Male
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