• To enhance your knowledge of common childhood arrhythmias and improve recognition of symptoms that may indicate a serious cardiac condition
• To develop your confidence in supporting the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing nursing care of children with arrhythmias, including educating and reassuring families
• To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers)
• To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers)
Childhood arrhythmias are relatively rare but can present with a wide range of symptoms, depending on the type of arrhythmia, the child’s age and the presence of underlying cardiac conditions. This article provides an overview of the most common childhood arrhythmias, exploring diagnostic methods and outlining treatment options. It also highlights key ‘red flag’ symptoms requiring urgent referral and the role of nurses in assessment, management, education and long-term support of affected children and their families. Understanding arrhythmias, recognising when to escalate care and delivering age-appropriate information are essential for improving outcomes and ensuring safe, effective nursing care.
Nursing Children and Young People. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.2025.e1554
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to open peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software
Correspondence Conflict of interestNone declared
Crompton A, Robson J, Renwick C et al (2025) Childhood arrhythmias: diagnosis, management and nursing care. Nursing Children and Young People. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.2025.e1554
Published online: 24 November 2025
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