title: A novel method of fetal cardioversion.
abstract: The ideal treatment for fetal arrhythmias associated with hydrops is not known. This case report describes a novel approach to fetal cardioversion using oral maternal bolus dosing of flecainide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Room S 5-715, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. darshak.sanghavi@umassmemorial.org
authors.forename: Darshak M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sanghavi
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004077:Digoxin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler / Q000379:methods; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D005424:Flecainide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange / Q000187:drug effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D004077:Digoxin; D005424:Flecainide