Which of the following is the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia in children?
Ventricular tachycardia
Supra ventricular tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Atrial fibrillation
Ans. B. Supra ventricular tachycardiaSupraventricular tachycardia is the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia in children with an incidence of 1 to 4 children per thousand. Infants with SVT present with signs of congestive heart failure. Older children present with palpitations, chest discomfort and dyspnea. The ECG shows a regular rate of 220-300/min.
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