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An Adult Arrhythmia in a Child’s Heart: A Case Report of Unexplained Atrial Fibrillation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Clinical Significance: Atrial fibrillation is a rare disorder in the pediatric population in the absence of underlying heart disease. A specific arrhythmia, known as lone pediatric atrial fibrillation, can occur without identifiable structural heart abnormalities. Case Presentation: We report a case of a 12-year-old obese child with symptomatic hypertension and atrial fibrillation diagnosed through an electrocardiogram (ECG). Conclusions: The patient was rapidly managed with intravenous metoprolol, and he subsequently started cardiologic treatment and clinical follow-up. This case underlines the possibility of performing routine ECGs in the follow-up of obese children.

Source: Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos

DOI: 10.3390/reports8040264

Authors: Luca Pecoraro, Marta De Musso, Marzia Benelli, Enrico Rosati, Flavia Indrio

Institutions: Ospedale Vito Fazzi, University of Bari Aldo Moro, University of Salento

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,689