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Accelerated idioventricular rhythm in pregnancy: a case report
V Navarro1, P E Nathan, H Rosero
1Division of Cardiology, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.
Angiology
|June 1, 1993
Summary
A pregnant teenager experienced palpitations due to accelerated idioventricular rhythm. This heart rhythm may be more common in pregnancy than previously thought.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Obstetrics
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Pregnancy can precipitate various cardiovascular changes.
- Palpitations are a common complaint during gestation.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old primigravida at 24 weeks gestation presented with palpitations.
- No structural heart disease or serum chemistry abnormalities were noted.
Findings:
- Holter monitoring identified prolonged episodes of accelerated idioventricular rhythm.
- This specific cardiac arrhythmia is rarely reported in pregnancy.
Implications:
- Accelerated idioventricular rhythm may be an underrecognized cause of palpitations in pregnant individuals.
- Further investigation into the prevalence and significance of this arrhythmia during pregnancy is warranted.