Abstract
Multiple cardiac rhabdomyomas in an infant presented with recurrent life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias refractory to medical treatment and necessitating the placement of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The device functioned effectively as a bridge to recovery during a 2-year follow-up period, when the tumor showed spontaneous regression, along with an almost complete resolution of the ventricular arrhythmias. We conclude that childhood cardiac rhabdomyomas causing severe drug-refractory ventricular arrhythmias can be managed by ICD therapy
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 863-866 |
Journal | European journal of pediatrics |
Volume | 168 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |