Arrhythmias in pregnancy (RCD code: VII‑V)
Journal Title: Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases in pregnancy are the most common causes of maternal mortality in developed world and an important cause of heart failure, stroke, and arrhythmia. Cardiac disease complicates 0.4–4% of all pregnancies, and arrhythmias are among the most common cardiac complications [1]. In some cases, pregnancy triggers exacerbations of pre-existing arrhythmias, whereas in others it may manifest for the first time [2]. A prior history of arrhythmias or structural heart disease and family history of sudden death are the factors that matter to risk of tachyarrhythmias during pregnancy [3]. Due to extraordinary ethical considerations in pregnant women, there are only a few randomized studies and little data on efficacy or safety of antiarrhythmic drugs applied during pregnancy [4]. Therefore, much of clinical care is guided by general knowledge about hemodynamic changes in pregnant women, universal principles of treatment of arrhythmias and finally by gained experience in that area. Multi-disciplinary approach remains the overriding principle in management of pregnant woman with arrhythmias, including collaboration with gynecological and obstetric center. JRCD 2016; 2 (6): 177–180
Authors and Affiliations
Sylwia Wiśniowska-Śmiałek, Agata Leśniak-Sobelga, Magdalena Kostkiewicz, Piotr Podolec
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