Digoxin. The drug of choice for the in-utero treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

Authors

  • I S Silva Serviço de Obstetrícia, Maternidade Bissaya-Barreto, Coimbra.
  • C Nunes
  • G Mimoso
  • E Castela
  • J Mesquita

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https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2373

Abstract

Fetal tachyarrhythmia may constitute a risk for the fetus, therefore early treatment is indicate for all cases of tachydysrhythmia, with or without hydrops, in order to prevent irreversible hydrops. A case report is described of supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia with digoxin in utero therapy in which pharmacological intervention was successful. Some comments are regarding the experience of the multidisciplinary team at Bissaya-Barreto Maternity in the treatment and orientation of fetal tachydysrhythmias.

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Silva IS, Nunes C, Mimoso G, Castela E, Mesquita J. Digoxin. The drug of choice for the in-utero treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1997 Jan. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 5];10(1):95-8. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2373

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