Evaluation and Management of Maternal Cardiac Arrhythmias.
Pregnant women often complain of palpitations. The differential diagnosis for new-onset palpitations in pregnancy ranges from benign conditions to life-threatening arrhythmias. Maternal arrhythmias can occur in isolation or in the setting of underlying structural heart disease. Optimal management of maternal cardiac arrhythmias includes identification of the specific arrhythmia, diagnosis of comorbid conditions, and appropriate intervention. In general, management of maternal cardiac arrhythmias is similar to that of the general population. Special consideration must be given as to the effects of medications and procedures on both the mother and fetus to optimize outcomes. The importance of multidisciplinary care with cardiology, obstetrics, and anesthesia is emphasized.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12631 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, MC 0660, Denver, CO 80204, USA. Electronic address: torri.metz@dhha.org.
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Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12401 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010346:Patient Care Management / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
Arrhythmia; Cardiac; Maternal; Pregnancy; Treatment