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Rev Cubana Pediatr 2013; 85 (4)

Upadated characterization of ALTE syndrome

Hevia BD, Perea HL, Povea AE, Broche CR, Ortega PL, Perea RCA

Language: Spanish
References: 14
Page: 517-522
PDF size: 40.54 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) is not a specific disease, rather a form of clinical presentation of several diseases. Its incidence rate is estimated to be 6 per 1000 in the term infants and 86 per 1000 in preterm infants. The etiology of the event is multifactoral, the diagnosis is difficult and requires experience, and the behavior to be adopted depends on the causes that bring it about. This poorly recognized illness in the present medical practice gives rise to a lot of anxiety for the family and represents a true challenge in terms of diagnosis, management and counseling by the pediatrician.


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