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:bsz:15-qucosa-155989 |
| Date | 21 November 2014 |
| Creators | Paech, Christian, Gebauer, Roman, Knüpfer, Matthias |
| Contributors | Universität Leipzig, Herzzentrum, Universität Leipzig, Medizinische Fakultät, Thieme, |
| Publisher | Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig |
| Source Sets | Hochschulschriftenserver (HSSS) der SLUB Dresden |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | doc-type:article |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Am J Perinatol Rep 2014;4:e87–e88 doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1390166 |
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