Atrial Fibrillation Considerations in the Fourth Trimester (Postpartum Period).

Authors

Shuo Li, Corewell Health
Saavia Girgla, Corewell Health
Andrew Sherman, Corewell Health Resident
Zeynep Alpay-Savasan, Corewell Health
Nishaki Mehta, Corewell Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2024

Publication Title

Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology : An International Journal of Arrhythmias and Pacing

Abstract

Postpartum atrial fibrillation is an uncommon but increasingly prevalent tachyarrhythmia that merits special management considerations with regards to the safety and efficacy of anticoagulation, rate and rhythm control as well as drug exposure to infants throughout breastfeeding. In this state-of-the-art review, we examine the demographics of postpartum atrial fibrillation with its associated risk factors, describe the safety of commonly used atrial fibrillation therapies, and discuss important considerations for women considering subsequent pregnancies.

Volume

67

Issue

4

First Page

901

Last Page

914

Recommended Citation

Li S, Girgla S, Sherman A, Alpay-Savasan Z, Mehta N. Atrial fibrillation considerations in the fourth trimester (postpartum period). J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2024 Jun;67(4):901-914. doi: 10.1007/s10840-023-01611-y. PMID: 38363430.

DOI

10.1007/s10840-023-01611-y

ISSN

1572-8595

PubMed ID

38363430