Junctional ectopic tachycardia in association with blunt abdominal trauma

Ann Emerg Med. 2002 Sep;40(3):308-12. doi: 10.1067/mem.2002.126608.

Abstract

Junctional ectopic tachycardia is recognized predominantly as a postoperative arrhythmia after surgery for congenital heart disease. Diagnosis and treatment distinguish it from more commonly observed mechanisms of supraventricular tachycardia. We present a case of junctional ectopic tachycardia that occurred in the setting of abdominal trauma caused by child abuse and then explore the significance of this arrhythmia in a patient with trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications*
  • Adenosine / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child Abuse*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Junctional / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Junctional / drug therapy
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Junctional / etiology*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Adenosine