title: Arrhythmias following spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery - Is Wenckebach common?
abstract: Arrhythmias in pregnancy are common and may cause concern for the well-being of both mother and fetus. Generally, no previous history of heart disease is elicited and majority of the arrhythmias are benign. Bradycardia is commonly seen following subarachnoid block for cesarean section. However, the incidence of subsequent heart block is low. This case report highlights the occurrence of perioperative arrhythmias following sympathetic blockade in pregnant patients and their early detection by vigilant monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, IGESI Hospital, Jhilmil, Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Seema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.forename: Nitin
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hayaran
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