Sinusoidal fetal heart rate pattern due to massive feto-maternal transfusion.
A 30-year-old woman presented with mild abdominal discomfort and decreased fetal movements in the 34th week of her third pregnancy. Fetal monitoring revealed a sinusoidal heart rate pattern, and abdominal delivery was promptly performed, with the newborn having a hematocrit of 7% due to massive fetomaternal transfusion. Fetal resuscitation was followed by a favorable outcome. The sinusoidal heart rate is discussed, with emphasis on the need for proper and prompt recognition of its significance.
Rosenn
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel.
Ben Chetrit
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Palti
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Hurwitz
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005331:Fetomaternal Transfusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis