Which of the following is the most common congenital arrhythmia in children?
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SVT is the most common arrhythmia in pediatric patients, often associated with accessory pathways like in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.
What is the primary characteristic of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) in children?
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Long QT Syndrome is characterized by a prolonged QT interval, which increases the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias such as Torsades de Pointes.
Which of the following is a key consideration when performing an electrophysiology study (EPS) on a pediatric patient?
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Pediatric patients often require general anesthesia during EPS to ensure they remain still and comfortable during the procedure.
In pediatric patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, which type of arrhythmia is most commonly observed?
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AVRT is the most common arrhythmia in children with WPW syndrome, where an accessory pathway allows reentrant circuits to form.
What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a hemodynamically stable pediatric patient with SVT?
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Vagal maneuvers are often the first-line treatment in hemodynamically stable children with SVT to slow the heart rate by increasing vagal tone.