Differential diagnosis and management of the fetus and newborn with an irregular or abnormal heart rate

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2004 Aug;51(4):1033-50, x. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2004.03.013.

Abstract

This article separately discusses the differential diagnosis and management of irregular or abnormal heart rate in both the fetus and the newborn. Conditions covered include ectopic beats, tachyarrythmias,atrial flutter, bradyarrythmias, tachycardia, congenital atrioventricular block, long QT syndrome, and bradycardias,among others.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Fetal Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents