Abstract |
The treatment for supraventricular tachycardia in pregnancy is somewhat controversial. Although a variety of medications have been used to terminate this rhythm during pregnancy, all have actual or theoretical drawbacks. Adenosine is a relatively new medication with an extremely short half-life and is effective in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia. We report a case in which this medication was used successfully during pregnancy. In addition, we found that adenosine had no effect on fetal heart rate in this case.
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Authors | S Leffler, D R Johnson |
Journal | The American journal of emergency medicine
(Am J Emerg Med)
Vol. 10
Issue 6
Pg. 548-9
(Nov 1992)
ISSN: 0735-6757 [Print] United States |
PMID | 1388381
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adenosine
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Adult
- Electrocardiography
- Female
- Heart Rate, Fetal
(drug effects)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Injections, Intravenous
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
(drug therapy)
- Tachycardia, Supraventricular
(drug therapy)
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