Condition
Pediatric Arrhythmia
What You Need to Know
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. It may be a heart rate that is too fast, too slow or irregular.Key Symptoms
A child with an arrhythmia may not have any symptoms. For those who do, the most common symptoms may include feeling tired, heart palpitations, low blood pressure or other symptoms.
Diagnosis
Your child's cardiologist may use tests such as an electrocardiogram, Holter monitoring, electrophysiologic studies or other diagnostic tests.
Treatment
Some children don't need treatment. If treatment is given, your child may need medicine, radiofrequency ablation, a device or surgery.
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Providers Who Treat Arrhythmia
Departments that Treat Arrhythmia
Critical Care Medicine
With the only pediatric, cardiac and neuro-intensive care units in the immediate Washington, D.C., area, Children's National Hospital is the region's leading provider of critical care medicine for seriously ill and injured infants and children.
Prenatal Cardiology Program
Children diagnosed with heart conditions before they are born receive comprehensive, expert care from our fetal cardiology specialists. Learn more about our Prenatal Cardiology Program.
Cardiology
The pediatric heart experts at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., provide advanced cardiology care for unborn babies, children and young adults with heart conditions.