Key result
Intravenous verapamil was more effective than digoxin for stopping tachyarrhythmias in infants and children with pre-excitation syndrome due to immediate response and lack of adverse effects.
Why the study?
Are digoxin, verapamil, and amiodarone effective for treating tachyarrhythmias in infants and children with pre-excitation syndrome?
Population
30 infants and children with pre-excitation syndrome.
Comparison
Intravenous digoxin or verapamil for acute… vs Digoxin compared to verapamil for acute…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May support acute verapamil use in pediatric pre-excitation SVT; single case leaves comparative efficacy open.
Observational (n=30)
Are digoxin, verapamil, and amiodarone effective for treating tachyarrhythmias in infants and children with pre-excitation syndrome?
Intravenous verapamil was found to be a rapid and effective treatment for acute tachyarrhythmias in pediatric pre-excitation syndrome, while oral amiodarone prevented recurrences.
Shahar et al. (1983) conducted an observational in Pre-excitation syndrome (n=30). Digoxin, verapamil, and amiodarone was evaluated on Resolution of tachyarrhythmias. Intravenous verapamil was more effective than digoxin for stopping tachyarrhythmias in infants and children with pre-excitation syndrome due to immediate response and lack of adverse effects.
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