La taquicardia supraventricular es la arritmia sintomática más frecuente en la práctica pediátrica. La cardioversión eléctrica representa una alternativa terapéutica segura y eficaz en los casos refractarios al tratamiento farmacológico, incluso en los neonatos.

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