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Successful Treatment of Long QT Syndrome-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia with Esmolol

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Esmolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker with very rapid onset of action and short half-life due to its metabolism by blood-borne esterases. This unique profile among currently available beta-blockers renders esmolol highly useful in critical care situations. However, published experience with the use of esmolol in critically ill children is scant. The case of a 4-year-old boy with secondary long QT syndrome and ventricular tachycardia successfully treated with esmolol is presented.

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  1. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Passeig Vall d’Hebron 119-129, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

    J. Balcells, M. Rodríguez, M. Pujol & J. Iglesias

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Balcells, J., Rodríguez, M., Pujol, M. et al. Successful Treatment of Long QT Syndrome-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia with Esmolol . Pediatr Cardiol 25, 160–162 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-003-0620-2

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