
What Causes Peculiar Heart Rhythm In Children?

Question: Hi. My ten-year-old daughter's doctor visit last week was quite alarming. When listening to her heart, they noticed a peculiar heartbeat. They did an EKG and said she had "Ectopic Atrial Rhythm, Marked Right Axis Deviation, Moderate High Lateral Repolarization Disturbance." We are awaiting a call from a pediatric heart doctor, but, as a parent, I hate the wait. Can you give me even an early hint of what this could mean? Sorry to sound like a hand-wringing father, but.....
Brief Answer:
Does not seem alarming. Needs follow up investigations
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health Care Magic.
I understand your concerns. But the first thing that I would insist is not to panic. The atrial ectopics are often found in case of normal individuals and is perhaps not a cause of concern. But if it is due to a repolarization problem, it is likely to have been caused by some electrolyte imbalance which can be treated with some simple medicines. The electrolyte levels might need to be checked and a echocardigraphy might need to be done. But do not worry. It does not seem alarming to me.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
Does not seem alarming. Needs follow up investigations
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health Care Magic.
I understand your concerns. But the first thing that I would insist is not to panic. The atrial ectopics are often found in case of normal individuals and is perhaps not a cause of concern. But if it is due to a repolarization problem, it is likely to have been caused by some electrolyte imbalance which can be treated with some simple medicines. The electrolyte levels might need to be checked and a echocardigraphy might need to be done. But do not worry. It does not seem alarming to me.
Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha
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