Question
My child just gave birth, and the examination showed arrhythmia. Is neonatal arrhythmia serious? What should I do?
Answer
Neonatal arrhythmia refers to abnormal heart rhythms that differ from the normal heart rate due to changes in myocardial autonomicity, excitability, and conductivity. These include irregular heart rates or abnormal locations of cardiac electrical activity. Most neonatal arrhythmias are functional, meaning temporary, but in some cases, they can lead to sudden neonatal death. Therefore, we need to closely monitor and actively treat them. Common neonatal arrhythmias include paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, atrial and nodal premature beats, ventricular premature beats, and atrioventricular conduction block.