Article
Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Children and Adolescents With Rett Syndrome.
Pediatric neurology - 1 May 2017
Kumar Ajay, Jaryal Ashok, Gulati Sheffali, Chakrabarty Biswaroop, Singh Akanksha, Deepak K K, Pandey R M, Gupta Neerja, Sapra Savita, Kabra Madhulika, Khajuria Rajni
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Autonomic dysfunction is common in children with Rett syndrome. They usually manifest with agitation, persistent screaming, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, aerophagia, hyperventilation, and breath-holding episodes. Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction may result in fatal a arrhythmia. Many of these events are mistaken for seizures and treated with antiepileptics. METHODS: The present study was...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
