My son has recently been diagnosed with WPW and is having a really tough time with recurrent episodes of SVT coupled with a resistance to 1st line drug Adenosine.
He has been in hospital for a week receiving Flecainite and propranolol but still has episodes. Cardio Doctor says he has never had a patient with such resistance and has consulted an electrophysiologist and they both agree on the current treatment as it converts to sinus rhythym everytime.
But it is not a cure and when we tried this as an outpatient my son vomited and experienced an 18hr SVT at 240pbm while we tried to administer the dosages. Hence he is back in hospital now.
My question is : Where can i find a hospital that specializes in heart ablation for infants. In Singapore presently but they dont have the facilities for infants. I'm Australian and would prefer there but cannot locate such an offering. Will look harder on google etc but thought I would try this as an added iron in the fire. HELP
2006-12-09 02:58:05 · 6 answers · asked by johnfrog 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
my newborn is a cardiac baby and the royal children's hospital in Melbourne is the best. it ranks as one of the best children's hospitals in the world. my father lived with this condition for 40 yrs and back then it was only diagnosed in 1 other person in aust and apparently there is a surgical procedure that can correct this condition. best of luck with your son my prayers are with you
2006-12-10 22:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by whitesnake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try:
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Adolph Basser Cardiac Institute
Level 3 / South Bridge
Diagnostic Services Building
Ph: (02) 9845 2345
Dr Richard Hawker
Prof David Celermajer
Dr Lynne Pressley
Dr Peter Robinson
OR
Children's Heart Clinic
Main Office 2545 Chicago Avenue South Suite 106
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone (612) 813-8800
Fax (612) 813-8825
Toll Free (800) 938-0301
2006-12-10 10:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by rnrayunretired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the ablation done. it really is the in common words treatment for WPW. Meds in common words administration the condition, they do no longer treatment it. the countless meds used are antiarrhythmic drugs that could doubtlessly strengthen some thing called the QTc period (a component to the coronary heart beat you spot on an EKG) that could ultimately convey about a life-threatening condition familiar as torsades de pointes. different a lot less severe uncomfortable area consequences from different training of drugs could also doubtlessly be a difficulty. Why adventure those once you're able to have the condition cured? it really is quite a no brainer on your problem. good luck!
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2016-05-16 12:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
poor baby that has to be awful for him and im sure difficult for you and his mom....in the usa the cleveland clinic has a good program but not sure about infant care...cincinatti has a great childrems hospital,as does philedelphia and the good old stand by johns hopkins in maryland,the mayo clinic might also be an option,just google the names and see what you can fine...hope you find a place that can help him
2006-12-09 14:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by charmel5496 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, God Bless You ALL!! The Lord will take care of you, keep your faith, no matter what. There is a website called WebMD and it is very good at answering most questions. I am not sure but they may even be able to assist you on where to take your son. I wish I could be more help. God be with you!!
2006-12-09 03:09:55 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋