Continuous intravenous diltiazem infusion for short-term ventricular rate control in children

Am J Cardiol. 2000 Sep 1;86(5):559-62, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01016-x.

Abstract

Intravenous diltiazem was administered to 10 pediatric patients with primary atrial tachyarrhythmias with rapid ventricular response. Rapid, consistent, and safe temporary ventricular rate control was obtained in all patients given this medication.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / drug therapy
  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy
  • Calcium Channel Blockers / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Diltiazem / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Tachycardia / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Diltiazem