Related Experiment Videos
Intrauterine supraventricular tachycardia
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Intrauterine ectopic tachycardia can cause fetal heart failure if the fetal heart rate exceeds 230 bpm. Maternal digoxin may benefit fetuses with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Fetal Medicine
- Neonatology
Background:
- Ectopic supraventricular tachycardia can occur in utero.
- Congenital heart conditions may predispose fetuses to severe outcomes.
Observation:
- Four cases of intrauterine ectopic supraventricular tachycardia were reviewed.
- Three infants had minimal symptoms, while one with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome experienced hydrops fetalis and asphyxia.
Findings:
- Persistent fetal heart rates exceeding 230 beats per minute pose a significant risk of intrauterine heart failure.
- Severe fetal hydrops and asphyxia can result from untreated intrauterine tachycardia.
Implications:
- Early detection and management of fetal tachycardia are crucial.
- Maternal administration of digoxin may be a potential therapeutic option for intrauterine ectopic tachycardia.
- This approach could mitigate the risk of fetal heart failure and improve neonatal outcomes.