학술논문
Cardiac arrhythmias in pregnancy
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
SA Heart. December 2022, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p174, 7 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1996-6741
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Cardiac arrhythmias are among the leading cardiac complications in pregnancy.(1-3) Cardiac arrhythmias may present for the first time in pregnancy, or present with increasing frequency during pregnancy especially in [...]
Cardiac arrhythmias are common in pregnancy. The approach to the diagnosis of arrhythmias in pregnancy requires a detailed clinical history and examination and documentation of the arrhythmia preferably on a Holter or electrocardiogram. Treatment of arrhythmias is arrhythmia specific and may require antiarrhythmic drug therapy. However, the risks and benefits of antiarrhythmic drugs must be carefully considered. Catheter ablation remains a treatment option but is seldom required during pregnancy. SAHeart 2022;19:174-180
Cardiac arrhythmias are common in pregnancy. The approach to the diagnosis of arrhythmias in pregnancy requires a detailed clinical history and examination and documentation of the arrhythmia preferably on a Holter or electrocardiogram. Treatment of arrhythmias is arrhythmia specific and may require antiarrhythmic drug therapy. However, the risks and benefits of antiarrhythmic drugs must be carefully considered. Catheter ablation remains a treatment option but is seldom required during pregnancy. SAHeart 2022;19:174-180