Concurrent maternal and fetal tachyarrhythmia in pregnancy

The occurrence of a maternal and fetal tachyarrhythmia together in pregnancy is exceedingly rare. We report a case of a persistent fetal atrial ectopic tachycardia occurring in conjunction with a maternal atrial tachycardia with left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Amiodarone was effective in trea...

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Published in:Obstetric medicine 2017-12, Vol.10 (4), p.195-197
Main Authors: Gabarin, Nadia, Jaeggi, Edgar T, Spears, Danna A, Sermer, Mathew, Silversides, Candice K, Bhagra, Catriona J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac arrhythmia
Case Reports
Electrocardiography
Fetuses
Maternal & child health
Pregnancy
Pregnancy complications
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Summary:The occurrence of a maternal and fetal tachyarrhythmia together in pregnancy is exceedingly rare. We report a case of a persistent fetal atrial ectopic tachycardia occurring in conjunction with a maternal atrial tachycardia with left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Amiodarone was effective in treating both maternal and fetal arrhythmias.
ISSN:1753-495X
1753-4968
DOI:10.1177/1753495X17702016