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Life-threatening QT prolongation in a preterm infant

Introduction: Temporary QT-interval prolongation following intracranial hemorrhage and hydrocephalus has been repeatedly reported in adults. Case: We report a case of excessive QT prolongation with sudden bradycardia resulting in 2:1 atrioventricular conduction in a preterm infant most likely associated with a congenital hydrocephalus. Pathomechanisms are discussed. Conclusion: Congenital hydrocephalus predisposes to excessive QT prolongation in preterm infants.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:DRESDEN/oai:qucosa:de:qucosa:13007
Date January 2014
CreatorsPaech, Christian, Gebauer, Roman, Knüpfer, Matthias
ContributorsUniversität Leipzig, Universität Leipzig
PublisherThieme
Source SetsHochschulschriftenserver (HSSS) der SLUB Dresden
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
Typedoc-type:article, info:eu-repo/semantics/article, doc-type:Text
SourceAm J Perinatol Rep 2014;4:e87–e88 doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1390166
Rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

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