Key result
Early postoperative arrhythmias occurred in 22.8% of pediatric patients following surgery for congenital heart disease, with junctional ectopic tachycardia being the most frequent type.
Why the study?
Arrhythmias are a known complication after surgery for congenital heart disease, but their immediate prevalence, diagnosis, and management in this setting required evaluation.
Population
812 pediatric patients (<18 years old) admitted to ICU after CHD surgery in Pakistan
Design
Retrospective study
Authors
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May support enhanced postoperative monitoring in pediatric congenital heart surgery; leaves open optimal prevention strategies.
Cohort (n=812)
No
Early postoperative arrhythmias are a frequent complication after pediatric congenital heart disease surgery, affecting over 20% of patients, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and management protocols.
Ishaque et al. (2022) conducted a cohort in Congenital heart disease (n=812). Surgery for congenital heart disease was evaluated on Incidence of early postoperative arrhythmias. Early postoperative arrhythmias occurred in 22.8% of pediatric patients following surgery for congenital heart disease, with junctional ectopic tachycardia being the most frequent type.
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