Is atrial fibrillation very serious in children?

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) refers to the disorderly fibrillation of myocardial fibers in different parts of the atrium. The atrial rate is more than 350 beats / min, The above-mentioned turn back movement lasted for a long time. Let's share my experience with you.

Is atrial fibrillation very serious in children?

The main symptoms and signs are palpitation, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Heart failure or shock may occur in severe cases. The main signs were different intensity of the first heart sound, irregular rhythm and pulse leakage. Atrial fibrillation is easy to be complicated with atrial appendage and atrial mural thrombosis.

(1) Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: the attack of atrial fibrillation lasts for several seconds to several days, and can automatically restore sinus rhythm（ 2) Persistent atrial fibrillation: the attack of atrial fibrillation is persistent, if there is no treatment, it can not recover sinus rhythm（ 3) Persistent atrial fibrillation: persistent attack of atrial fibrillation, a variety of clinical treatment can not restore sinus rhythm.

When the patient feels palpitation, shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat and rapid ventricular rate, the symptoms are more obvious and often cause heart failure. Physical examination can find that the rhythm of the heart is completely irregular, the strength of the heart sound also varies from time to time, the original heart murmur can be weakened or disappeared, and the ventricular rate is 100-150 times per minute.

matters needing attention

Active prevention of congenital heart disease; Active treatment of primary diseases, prevention and treatment of electrolyte disorders and acid-base imbalance, such as various gastrointestinal diseases, hyperthyroidism, uremia, rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, digitalis drug poisoning caused by arrhythmia.