Asymptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation during intravenous magnesium sulfate treatment in preeclampsia.
Magnesium sulfate is commonly used as the anticonvulsant drug of choice for preeclampsia and eclampsia. It is effective, nontoxic to both mother and fetus, and side effects are rare within the therapeutic range. This report describes paroxysmal atrial fibrillation occurring at low serum levels of the drug during the treatment of preeclampsia.
Oettinger
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Regional Hospital for the Western Galilee, Nahariya, Israel.
Perlitz
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D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy
D008278:Magnesium Sulfate