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Refractory Fetal Supraventricular Tachycardia with Hydrops Successfully Converted by Intraperitoneal Flecainide in the Fetus: A Case Report
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INTRODUCTION: Supraventricular tachycardia is the most common fetal tachyarrhythmia and if persistent often associated with fetal hydrops which can cause intrauterine and neonatal death.
CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of early second trimester supraventricular tachycardia in a hydropic fetus, initially refractory to transplacental treatment.
CONCLUSION: The supraventricular tachycardia was successfully treated when supplemented with intraperitoneal flecainide in the fetus.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Pages (from-to) | 717-720 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 1015-3837 |
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| Publication status | Published - 22 Jun 2020 |
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- Fetal intervention, Intraperitoneal flecainide, Refractory fetal supraventricular tachycardia
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