[Tocolysis: dangerous for the infant? Apropos of 1 case and review of the literature].
Tocolysis, commonly used to treat premature labor is mainly achieved with betamimetic agents. The undesirable maternal effects, particularly cardiac effects, of betamimetics are well known but the rare but serious fetal effects are exceptionally reported. We report a case of fetal tachycardia with mild cardiac decompensation and reviewed relevant literature.
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Maternité, Hôpital d'Ajaccio, Corse. En hommage à Christian Loridon, médecin et homme de coeur.
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced; D015145:Tocolysis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015149:Tocolytic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal
D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D015149:Tocolytic Agents