Supraventricular tachycardia in pregnancy.
We present four cases of supraventricular tachycardia in pregnancy of varied aetiology. Risk factors for the development of supraventricular tachycardia and options for obstetric anaesthetic management, during pregnancy, labour, and at Caesarean section are discussed. We recommend the use of adenosine as first line therapy.
Robins
K
K
Department of Obstetric Anaesthesia, St James' University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK. kayrobins14@hotmail.com
Lyons
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G
D000328:Adult; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*