Cardiac Arrhythmias in Pediatric Emergency Department
September 13, 2026 updated by: Hossam Hassan Abdel-Kader Hassan, Assiut University
Incidence and Outcome of Cardiac Arrhythmias Among Children in the Emergency Department at Assiut University Children Hospital
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.
Study Overview
Status
Not yet recruiting
Detailed Description
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.
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Estimated)
73
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Hossam H Abdel kader, Resident
- Phone Number: +20 11 22524212
- Email: Husam.18313179@med.aun.edu.eg
Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Child
- Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Children aged 1 month to 18 years presenting to the Emergency Department of Assiut University Children Hospital with symptoms suggestive of cardiac arrhythmia.
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- 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
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age below 1 month
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
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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.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Incidence of cardiac arrhythmias
Time Frame: Baseline
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Proportion of children presenting to the pediatric emergency department who are diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia based on 12-lead ECG.
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Baseline
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Types of arrhythmias
Time Frame: Baseline
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Proportion of specific arrhythmia types (sinus tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, bradyarrhythmias, premature beats, and others) among diagnosed cases.
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Baseline
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Need for PICU admission
Time Frame: Baseline
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Proportion of children with cardiac arrhythmia who require admission to the pediatric intensive care unit.
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Baseline
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Need for cardioversion
Time Frame: Baseline
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Proportion of children who require electrical or pharmacological cardioversion.
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Baseline
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Mortality
Time Frame: At 30 days
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Proportion of children with cardiac arrhythmia who die during the emergency department visit or hospital stay.
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At 30 days
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Study Chair: Ghada O Elsedfy, prof, pediatrics Department, Assiut University Hospitals
Publications and helpful links
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General Publications
- Clausen H, Theophilos T, Jackno K, Babl FE. Paediatric arrhythmias in the emergency department. Emerg Med J. 2012 Sep;29(9):732-7. doi: 10.1136/emermed-2011-200242. Epub 2011 Sep 21.
- Mariani MV, Pierucci N, Fanisio F, Laviola D, Silvetti G, Piro A, La Fazia VM, Chimenti C, Rebecchi M, Drago F, Miraldi F, Natale A, Vizza CD, Lavalle C. Inherited Arrhythmias in the Pediatric Population: An Updated Overview. Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Jan 3;60(1):94. doi: 10.3390/medicina60010094.
- Hanash CR, Crosson JE. Emergency diagnosis and management of pediatric arrhythmias. J Emerg Trauma Shock. 2010 Jul;3(3):251-60. doi: 10.4103/0974-2700.66525.
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
September 13, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 13, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
February 25, 2028
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
September 13, 2026
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 13, 2026
First Posted (Actual)
September 17, 2026
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
September 17, 2026
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 13, 2026
Last Verified
September 1, 2026
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- Pediatric-Arrhythmia-ED-Assiut
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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