A fetal supraventricular tachycardia which converted from blocked premature atrial contractions. |
Ji Hyun Lim, Jin Young Choi, Hye In Sung, Ilwoon Ji, Heon Seok Han |
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea. iwji@chungbuk.ac.kr 2Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea. |
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Abstract |
We are reporting a case of fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) which converted from blocked premature atrial contractions (PAC). It has been treated by verapamil in utero. We suggest that fetal PACs are usually benign phenomena which resolve spontaneously, but require some follow-up to exclude the development of SVT. SVT is rare but complicated by fetal congestive heart failure or even fetal death. |
Key Words:
Tachycardia, supraventricular, Atrial premature complexes |
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