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A general discussion of arrhythmias as followed by a brief description of two of the commonly encountered dysrhythmias in the pediatric age group, i.e., paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and complete AV block. The use of verapamil a slow-channel blocker in the treatment of the former is described. The problems of permanent cardiac pacing in children are also dealt with.

This article dicusses emergencies of cardiovascular origin in infants and children. Particular attention is given to congestive heart failure, hypoxic states, arrhythmias, cardiac tamponade, perinatal cardaic emergencies and conditions simulating cardiac crises. An outline of etiologic and therapeutic approach is included, and guidelines are provided for the practitioner who is called to care for such emergency situations.

Congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology problems exist all over the world. The approach, however, including diagnosis and management varies considerably depending on manpower available, the clinical facility and the sociophilosophical climate prevailing in different parts of the world. In this article the priorities existing in the developed and developing countries concerning the approach to pediatric cardiology problems are discussed from the point of view of patient load, facilities available, teaching and research in this large field of highly specialized pediatric practice.