Cardioversion in Infantile Atrial Flutter

Atrial flutter (AFL) is a rare arrhythmia in neonatal and infantile period. Potentially, AFL might lead to severe morbidity even fatal outcome. However it can have good prognosis with early diagnosis prompt appropriate treatment. Synchronized electrical cardioversion or transoesophageal atrial overdrive pacing recommended both stable unstable cases. Antiarrhythmic drugs be tried newborns though the sinus rhythm takes some time return normal.Excellent has been noted infants having after restored. The risk of recurrence low prolonged antiarrhythmic therapy less likely required. follow-up discharge essential look for any possibility recurrent possible untoward effects