Ventricular tachycardia after application of erythromycin in a newborn with congenital complete av-block

被引:2
作者
Brixius, B [1 ]
Lindinger, A [1 ]
Baghai, A [1 ]
Limbach, HG [1 ]
Hoffmann, W [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Homburg, Abt Pediatr Kardiol, Klin Kinder & Jugendmed, D-66421 Homburg, Germany
来源
KLINISCHE PADIATRIE | 1999年 / 211卷 / 06期
关键词
ventricular tachycardia; torsades de pointe; erythromycin; congenital complete av block;
D O I
10.1055/s-2008-1043836
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
This report is on a newborn with congenital complete av-block due to a maternal collagenosis. The intravenous application of erythromycin produced premature ventricular beats and non sustained ventricular tachycardias by prolongation of the QT interval. After discontinuation of the erythromycin application, the QT-interval normalised. Conclusion: In atrioventricular conduction disorders with severe bradycardia and prolongation of the QT interval, the application of erythromycin - if unavoidable - should be managed by slow intravenous infusion and with permanent ECG monitoring.
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