descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2004 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:British Journal of Anaesthesia, volume 92, pages 140-143 (issn: 0007-0912,

Authors: G Lyons; K Robins;

doi: 10.1093/bja/aeh004

pmid: 14665567

Supraventricular tachycardia in pregnancy

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Abstract

We present four cases of supraventricular tachycardia in pregnancy of varied aetiology. Risk factors for the development of supraventricular tachycardia and options for obstetric anaesthetic management, during pregnancy, labour, and at Caesarean section are discussed. We recommend the use of adenosine as first line therapy.

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St James's University Hospital
United Kingdom
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
United Kingdom

Keywords

Adult, Anesthesia, Conduction, Cesarean Section, Pregnancy, Risk Factors, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular, Tachycardia, Supraventricular, Anesthesia, Obstetrical, Humans, Female

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