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Adenosine use in pregnancy: lack of effect on fetal heart rate.

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.
AuthorsS Leffler, D R Johnson
JournalThe American journal of emergency medicine (Am J Emerg Med) Vol. 10 Issue 6 Pg. 548-9 (Nov 1992) ISSN: 0735-6757 [Print] United States
PMID1388381 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Adenosine
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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