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.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:DRESDEN/oai:qucosa:de:qucosa:13007 |
| Date | January 2014 |
| Creators | Paech, Christian, Gebauer, Roman, Knüpfer, Matthias |
| Contributors | Universität Leipzig, Universität Leipzig |
| Publisher | Thieme |
| Source Sets | Hochschulschriftenserver (HSSS) der SLUB Dresden |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | doc-type:article, info:eu-repo/semantics/article, doc-type:Text |
| Source | Am J Perinatol Rep 2014;4:e87–e88 doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1390166 |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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