| Literature DB >> 6823839 |
V Sperandeo, D Pieri, P Palazzolo, M Donzelli, G Spataro.
Abstract
The effectiveness of the "diving reflex" in treating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in 10 infants aged under 6 months is demonstrated. No rhythm disturbances were encountered during the maneuver, even in patients receiving digitalis. The recommended water temperature is 5 degrees C and the total time of facial immersion, between 6 and 7 seconds. The diving reflex might be considered the first therapeutic approach in infants under 6 months old with PSVT.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID： 6823839 DOI： 10.1016/s0002-9149(83)80051-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Cardiol ISSN： 0002-9149 Impact factor: 2.778