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Intrauterine treatment of fetal tachycardia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3638344     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The presence of sustained tachycardia in a fetus can result in congestive heart failure, hydrops, and eventual fetal death. With the increased use of advanced technology in routine obstetric practice, fetal tachycardias are being diagnosed with greater frequency. Recently, administration of antiarrhythmic medications to the mother has been successful in slowing the fetal heart rate and preventing or reversing potentially lethal complications in the fetus. The medications that have been used to treat fetal tachycardia and their potential effects on the mother are discussed. A case study and nursing protocol are presented.
Authors:
M Funk; L Buerkle
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN / NAACOG     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0884-2175     ISO Abbreviation:  J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs     Publication Date:    1986 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-09-29     Completed Date:  1986-09-29     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8503123     Medline TA:  J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  298-305     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Digoxin / therapeutic use
Female
Fetal Diseases / diagnosis,  drug therapy*
Humans
Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Procainamide / therapeutic use
Propranolol / therapeutic use
Tachycardia / diagnosis,  drug therapy*
Verapamil / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
20830-75-5/Digoxin; 51-06-9/Procainamide; 52-53-9/Verapamil; 525-66-6/Propranolol

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