Idiopathic neonatal atrial flutter
ORPHA:45452· ICD-10 P29.1
Definition
Idiopathic neonatal atrial flutter (AFL) is a rare rhythm disorder, characterized by sustained tachycardia in newborns and infants with an atrial rate often at around 440 beats/minute (range 340-580). AFL may manifest as asymptomatic tachycardia, congestive heart failure or hydrops.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Infancy, Neonatal