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ArticleBMJ paediatrics open2026

Paediatric inherited arrhythmia clinic: developing a new model of care.

Karen M Robinson, Hiroko Asakai, Christian Turner, Claire Lawley, Lexi Dengler, Gabbie Scarfe, Ansley Morrish, Janette Hayward, Ngai Lam Woo, Janine Smith and 1 more

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Karen M RobinsonThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Karen.Robinson2@health.nsw.gov.au jonathan.skinner@health.nsw.gov.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-4860-0568
Hiroko AsakaiThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Christian TurnerThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Claire LawleyThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Lexi DenglerThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Gabbie ScarfeThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Ansley MorrishDepartment of Clinical Genetics, The Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Janette HaywardDepartment of Clinical Genetics, The Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Ngai Lam WooThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Janine SmithFaculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Jonathan R SkinnerThe Heart Centre for Children Westmead, The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Karen.Robinson2@health.nsw.gov.au jonathan.skinner@health.nsw.gov.au.

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Abstract

objectiveTo describe the development and utilisation of a paediatric inherited arrhythmia clinic (IAC) from 2014 to 2024, including service developments following the introduction of cardiac genetic coordinators (CGC).

designRetrospective cohort study.

settingThe IAC at Children's Hospital Westmead, New South Wales, Australia (approximately 8 million people). PATIENTS: Children (aged 0-18 years) referred to the IAC.

interventionsClinical and genetic data were extracted and analysed.

main outcome measuresDescription of the development and cohort of the clinic.

resultsA monthly clinic preceded by a team meeting (multidisciplinary team) led by a paediatric cardiologist and clinical geneticist was established. Attendees included a genetic counsellor, senior arrhythmia nurse and clinical psychologist.A total of 301 individuals aged 0-18 years were seen over 11 years: 32 in 2014 and 128 in 2024. 85 probands presented with cardiac arrest (37; 44%), syncope (23; 27%) and others (25; 29%). The most common diagnoses were Long QT syndrome 33 (38%), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia 24 (28%) and Brugada syndrome 6 (7%). 226/301 children had genetic testing; pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants were found in 173/226 (77%), including 121 family members. The most common genes implicated were

conclusionsThe multidisciplinary IAC achieves the phenotyping, genotyping and holistic care of large numbers of children, mostly with cardiac ion channelopathies. Dedicated coordinators provided an incremental improvement to the service.

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Arrhythmias, CardiacAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolFemaleGenetic TestingHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleNew South WalesPatient Care TeamPolymorphic Catecholaminergic Ventricular TachycardiaRetrospective StudiesCardiologyData CollectionGenetics

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PMID41802778
PMCPMC12983881

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