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   Published on: 8/31/2000   Last Visited: 8/31/2000

   Professionals - Berul
   
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   Restoring the rhythm of small hearts
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   by Charles I. Berul, M.D Director, Pediatric Electrophysiology
   
   Cardiac arrhythmias occur in approximately one in 300 children, usually presenting during growth phases such as the newborn period, between ages 5-8 or during the teenage years. Symptoms include palpita-tions, dizziness, chest pain, fatigue, syncope, and rarely, sudden cardiac death.
   
   The normal electrical conduction system of the heart begins at the sino-atrial node and travels through the atria to the atrio-ventricular (A-V) node, then through the specialized conduction tissue (Purkinje fibers) to activate the ventricles. Abnormalities in heart rhythm may occur anywhere along this route. Arrhythmia circuits often include the normal conduction system as part of the pathway.
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   Questions may be directed to Dr. Berul or to the Pediatric Arrhythmia Clinic at The Floating Hospital (617-636-5067), the Pediatric Arrhythmia Clinic at the Pediatric & Adolescent Referral Center (PARC) in Waltham (617-487-7186) or any of the 13 Pediatric Cardiology Satellite Clinics throughout the region (617-636-5067).
   
   Charles I. Berul, M.D Charles I. Berul, M.D., is director of pediatric electro-physiology at NEMC and assistant professor of pediatrics at TUSM. He can be reached at (617) 636- 4878 or via e-mail at : charles.berul@es.nemc.org.
   
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