Supraventricular Tachycardia in Infants With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Prevalence, Associations, and Outcomes

CONCLUSIONS: SVT can occur in neonates with CDH and frequently requires treatment. Odds of occurrence are increased with greater CDH disease severity, ECMO, and prostaglandin use. In unadjusted logistic regression analysis, SVT was associated with adverse hospital outcomes, underscoring the importance of recognition and management in this vulnerable population.
Source: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Online Cardiac Intensive Care Source Type: research