Who knows about Arrhythmia's in Children.

[Wally_Gator]

My 9 (read nine) year old son was diagnosed with a mild heart Arrhythmia two days ago. We are waiting on our visit with the specialist on Monday.
Can anyone who has experience shed any light on this?
A 9 year old boy shouldn't have to deal with this...
Thanks...

[riverbound]

Very sorry to hear that. I will keep you guys in my thoughts.

[Wally_Gator]

Thanks.. We are in the hurry up and wait phase.
I am sure it will be fine, Just where does the road take us.

[CandyA$$]

Just something, I found from a friend..
Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) occur when the electrical impulses in your heart that coordinate your heartbeats don't function properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.
Arrhythmias are common and usually harmless. Most people have experienced these occasional, brief irregular heartbeats that feel like a skipped, fluttering or racing heartbeat. That's not surprising when you consider that your heart beats about 100,000 times a day, or more than 2.5 billion times during the average life span.
However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome — sometimes even life-threatening — signs and symptoms.
Advances in medical technology have added new treatment methods to the procedures that doctors may use to try to control or eliminate arrhythmias. In addition, because troublesome arrhythmias are often made worse — or are even caused — by a weak or damaged heart, you may be able to reduce your arrhythmia risk by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Hope everything turns out to be mild.
Do a web search, there is alot of information out there.
I think my sister-in-law has something like that, I will ask her.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Sorry to hear that. Link to American Heart Association. (http://www.americanheart.org/present...identifier=560)

[Wally_Gator]

Thanks for the links...
I am looking more for the pediatric side of this. Everything has said that it could be from Mild to OMFG.
I believe it is a little higher than thje mild side but not the OMFG.
The specialist did move an appointment for him to come in on Monday, where he would have had to wait 3 weeks.

[moneypit]

Irregular heart beats are very common and are often asymptomatic. I perform physical examinations on many children every year. In my 10 years of practice, I have only had one child that had a condition worthy of further treatment.
Im sure the odds are on your childs side.
good luck though

[Wally_Gator]

Irregular heart beats are very common and are often asymptomatic. I perform physical examinations on many children every year. In my 10 years of practice, I have only had one child that had a condition worthy of further treatment.
Im sure the odds are on your childs side.
good luck though
Thanks for the positive side..
However more info may be warranted here.
4 hours in the E.R. for chest pain and dizziness.
Charted EKG of the arrhythmia of both fast and slow heartbeats
with skipped beats. As well as a slightly malformed sinus wave?
ER doc consulted with the Pediatric Cardiologist who suggested the referral.
Not to mention that they tried to diagnose him with Asthma prior to this and a whole regemine (sp?) of Asthma meds. I feel that the asthma meds may have exacerbated what may be a minor condition. He is no longer taking them.

[Tom Brown]

I think there is a clear roll for people up against tough health issues, that is to remain calm and not panic. Try to stay positive. If it was that critical, he would have been transferred to the ICU or admitted to a cardiac ward.
The people in the ER are professionals and have put you on the correct path. If you trust them, that will provide some comfort.
I've noticed a trend among cancer and cardiac patients that seems pretty clear. Those that remain positive seem to have a much better chance of survival. Try to look toward solutions, a healthy lifestyle, and the love you and your son share.
Also, you've got the entire ***boat community pulling for your son and your entire family.

[Mrs_Wally_Gator]

I think there is a clear roll for people up against tough health issues, that is to remain calm and not panic. Try to stay positive. If it was that critical, he would have been transferred to the ICU or admitted to a cardiac ward.
The people in the ER are professionals and have put you on the correct path. If you trust them, that will provide some comfort.
I've noticed a trend among cancer and cardiac patients that seems pretty clear. Those that remain positive seem to have a much better chance of survival. Try to look toward solutions, a healthy lifestyle, and the love you and your son share.
Also, you've got the entire ***boat community pulling for your son and your entire family.

Thank you all for your positive words and thoughts. I don't think it had completely set in that my son has a heart condition, however mild it may be, until I say all of your kind thoughts. Thank you all.