Acta paediatrica Japonica; Overseas edition
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Experience with pediatric use of intravenous amiodarone is limited. In this study, our experiences with intravenous amiodarone in children with acute life-threatening or chronic tachyarrhythmias are reviewed. ⋯ Intravenous amiodarone is found to be an effective and safe antiarrhythmic agent for children with acute life-threatening and chronic tachyarrhythmias and depressed left ventricular systolic functions.