A novel method of fetal cardioversion

Pediatr Cardiol. 2013 Mar;34(3):700-1. doi: 10.1007/s00246-012-0316-6. Epub 2012 Apr 15.

Abstract

The ideal treatment for fetal arrhythmias associated with hydrops is not known. This case report describes a novel approach to fetal cardioversion using oral maternal bolus dosing of flecainide.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnostic imaging*
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / drug therapy*
  • Digoxin / administration & dosage
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Echocardiography, Doppler / methods
  • Electric Countershock / methods
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fetal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Flecainide / administration & dosage*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Maternal-Fetal Exchange / drug effects*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Digoxin
  • Flecainide