Incidence and Outcome of Cardiac Arrhythmias Among Children in the Emergency Department at Assiut University Children Hospital
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 73
- 主要终点
- Incidence of cardiac arrhythmias
研究概览
简要总结
This cross-sectional study aims to determine the incidence, clinical presentation, and outcome of cardiac arrhythmias among children presenting to the Emergency Department of Assiut University Children Hospital.
详细描述
Cardiac arrhythmias are a significant concern in the pediatric emergency setting. This observational study will include children aged 1 month to 18 years presenting with symptoms suggestive of arrhythmia (palpitation, chest pain, syncope, dyspnea, or respiratory distress).
All participants will undergo full history, clinical examination, 12-lead ECG, and additional investigations as indicated (echocardiography, Holter, laboratory tests). Incidence of different arrhythmia types, clinical picture, and short-term outcomes will be recorded.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 1 Month 至 18 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age from 1 month to 18 years
- •Presenting with palpitation, chest pain, syncope, dyspnea, or respiratory distress
- •Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians
排除标准
- •Age below 1 month
研究组 & 干预措施
Single cohort: Children presenting to pediatric ED
Children aged 1 month to 18 years presenting to the Emergency Department with symptoms suggestive of cardiac arrhythmia who will undergo ECG and clinical assessment.
结局指标
主要结局
Incidence of cardiac arrhythmias
时间窗: Baseline
Proportion of children presenting to the pediatric emergency department who are diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia based on 12-lead ECG.
次要结局
- Types of arrhythmias(Baseline)
- Need for PICU admission(Baseline)
- Need for cardioversion(Baseline)
- Mortality(At 30 days)
研究者
Hossam Hassan Abdel-Kader Hassan
Resident Physician
Assiut University