Pediatric Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is a change in the regular, even rhythm of the heartbeat. Many pediatric arrhythmias are isolated occurrences that are harmless, but some can be serious and even life-threatening. Atrial arrhythmias in children include: Premature atrial contractions (PACs)— early beats that start in the atria Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)— a rapid, usually regular rhythm, starting…

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

Sudden cardiac arrest is the sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness. SCA usually results from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action, arresting blood flow. It occurs more frequently in males and children between the ages of 10 and 19. An arrhythmia is the most common cause of sudden…

Caloric Test

A caloric test uses differences in temperature to diagnose damage to the acoustic nerve, which is involved in hearing and balance, in the ear. The test also checks for damage to the brain stem. This test may be used to find the cause of: Dizziness or vertigo Hearing loss that may be due to certain…

The remedē^® System (for Central Sleep Apnea)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)

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