CHARACTERISTICS OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS AND SHORT PQ INTERVAL SYNDROME IN ADOLESCENTS
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To study the characteristics of rhythm and conduction disturbances in adolescents with the phenomenon and syndrome of a short PQ interval.Abstract
Background. The phenomenon of a short PQ interval is characterized by the presence of a PQ interval of less than 120 ms on electrocardiography in adults and below the age-related norm in children, while maintaining a normal QRS complex and absence of arrhythmias. Short PQ interval syndrome is diagnosed when electrocardiographic changes are combined with episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. In adolescence, rhythm and conduction disturbances associated with a short PQ interval require careful clinical evaluation because of the possible development of clinically significant arrhythmias.
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