Respiratory syncytial virus and supraventricular tachycardia in an infant

Int J Cardiol. 1991 Aug;32(2):249-51. doi: 10.1016/0167-5273(91)90332-j.

Abstract

A 7-week infant admitted with bronchiolitis proven to be caused by respiratory syncytial virus developed a supraventricular tachycardia which responded to digitalization. She has remained well and no longer requires medication 6 months later, her electrocardiogram now being normal. The course of the illness suggests an association between infection with respiratory syncytial virus and the development of the tachycardia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchiolitis / complications*
  • Bronchiolitis / microbiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Respiratory Syncytial Viruses*
  • Respirovirus Infections / complications*
  • Tachycardia, Supraventricular / etiology*