Question
What causes rapid heartbeat in newborns?
Answer
Rapid heartbeat in newborns can be attributed to a physiological response to fever or the result of myocardium affected by viral infections. It is advisable to undergo tests for myocardial enzymes and an ECG to exclude the possibility of myocardial damage. If myocardial damage is confirmed, timely nutritional myocardial treatment should be administered, which can usually lead to recovery.