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17081090

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
5
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-11-3
pubmed:abstractText
Palpitations are a common reason for referral to a pediatric cardiologist. Although generally benign, palpitations are a significant cause for concern in the individual and their family. Similarly, palpitations may be the initial presentation of significant heart disease, resulting in heightened concern in the referring physician. Although emphasis is usually placed on excluding arrhythmia as the cause for palpitations, there are a variety of noncardiac causes for palpitations. The patient history and physical examination are the key components of the evaluation and guide subsequent investigations. In many cases, an immediate diagnosis cannot be made and additional testing may be required; this often includes further monitoring for episodes, cardiac imaging and ambulatory monitoring. Current technologies for ambulatory monitoring during symptoms include Holter monitoring and a variety of patient-activated event recorders, including implantable loop recorders. Each presents its own unique advantages and disadvantages to aid diagnosis in the management of a child with palpitations. The primary focus for the clinician is to determine whether the etiology is benign in nature or whether there is underlying heart disease that may carry a more serious prognosis.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
1744-8344
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
4
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
681-93
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Minimally invasive approach to the child with palpitations.
pubmed:affiliation
Medtronic of Canada Ltd, Field Clinical Engineer, 305-601 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C2, Canada. kevasa.rajagopalan@medtronic.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review