Halise Zeynep Genc

Halise Zeynep Genc


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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9 December 2025 in Preprints.org
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HGHalise Zeynep Genc
Halise Zeynep Genc
EKELNUR KARIMOV
ELNUR KARIMOV
SYSeyma Yakut
Seyma Yakut
DODilek Yavuzcan Oztürk
Dilek Yavuzcan Oztürk
DODemet Oguz
Demet Oguz
EOErkut Ozturk
Erkut Ozturk
Neonatal arrhythmias, though relatively uncommon, can range from benign self-limiting conditions to life-threatening disorders requiring intensive management. Data on their clinical spectrum, management, and outcomes remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the types, frequency, clinical characteristics, treatment strategies, and prognosis of neonatal arrhythmias in a tertiary pediatric cardiac center. We retrospectively reviewed neonates diagnosed with arrhythmia within the first 28 days of life at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital between January 1, 2021, and May 1, 2025. Demographic data, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings, treatment modalities, recurrence, morbidity, and mortality were analyzed. Patients were categorized as having benign or non-benign arrhythmias. 65 neonates (57% male, mean weight 3,2 kg) were included. Non-benign arrhythmias were more frequent (77%) compared to benign arrhythmias (23%). Supraventricular tachycardia (35%) was the most common non-benign arrhythmia, followed by long QT syndrome (10,7%) and complete atrioventricular block (9,2%). Antiarrhythmic therapy was required in 55% of patients. Pacemaker implantation was performed in seven infants with conduction disorders. Recurrence occurred in 3% of cases, exclusively among patients with supraventricular tachycardia. During a median follow-up of 12,8 months, no mortality was observed. Prenatal diagnosis and early management contribute to favorable outcomes, as reflected in the absence of mortality in this cohort. Larger, prospective studies are warranted to define optimal management strategies and treatment durations for neonatal arrhythmias.