Clinical experiences of patients with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

ÇELİKER A., ERDOĞAN İ., KARAGÖZ T., Oezer S.

CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, cilt.19, sa.1, ss.45-52, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s1047951108003338
  • Dergi Adı: CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.45-52
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a rare entity that can occur in children without cardiac disease and with a normal QT interval. It may cause syncope, convulsions, and sudden death during physical activity or emotional distress. We report the clinical features, treatment, and follow-up of 16 children with this diagnosis, emphasizing the potentially fatal nature of the disease.