Treatment of Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia in a Parturient
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-20-2024
Abstract
We present a healthy 24-year-old pregnant female at 23 weeks gestation who presented with supraventricular tachycardia and discuss pharmacologic strategies of tachyarrhythmias in a parturient. Upon presentation to triage, her heart rate was greater than 170bpm with normal blood pressure and reassuring fetal heart tones. 12 lead ECG demonstrated SVT versus atypical atrial flutter. Immediate cardiology consultation recommended vagal maneuvers given the patient remained in stable tachyarrhythmia followed by adenosine or beta antagonism depending on fetal heart tones. Prior to treatment, the patient converted to sinus rhythm. Preventative therapy was held unless arrhythmia recurred.
Recommended Citation
Stevens J, Shakibai N, Vahabzadeh C. Treatment of supraventricular tachyarrhythmia in a parturient. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting; 2024 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20183/presentation/8672
Comments
American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 18-22, 2024, Philadelphia, PA