Syncope in a 14yo female with ventricular tachycardia; an atypical etiology

We present a 14 yo female in extremis with syncope at rest witnessed by her mother, found in ventricular tachycardia by EMS who challenged with IVF hydration and amiodarone. Consecutive adequate fluid challenges and antiarrhythmics in the emergency department failed requiring synchronized cardioversion for stabilization.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research