Atrial fibrillation in two adolescents

Pediatr Cardiol. 2012 Jun;33(5):850-3. doi: 10.1007/s00246-012-0238-3. Epub 2012 Feb 25.

Abstract

Idiopathic atrial fibrillation (AF) in adolescents is extremely rare and has usually been associated with structural heart disease. We present two cases of symptomatic AF in adolescents without any identifiable etiology. No definitive guidelines are available for management of such patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Factors