| Role of fetal echocardiography in the management of isolated fetal heart block with ventricular rate <55 bpm. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10333392 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Persistent bradycardia is an uncommon cardiac problem in fetuses but carries a high mortality in those with a ventricular rate <55 bpm. Fetal heart block is one of the most common causes of persistent fetal bradycardia (PFB). An optimal method for assessing and monitoring cardiovascular compensation in the setting of PFB due to heart block has not been fully established. We report the application of two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography in close monitoring of cardiac function and hemodynamics in a third-trimester fetus with a ventricular rate <55 bpm due to heart block, which assisted in successful management of the pregnancy to term. Hemodynamic and cardiac adaptive changes in compromised fetuses, particularly due to heart block, are discussed. |
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Authors:
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G K Singh; J B Shumway; E Amon; C J Marino; S Nouri; H N Winn |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of perinatology Volume: 15 ISSN: 0735-1631 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Perinatol Publication Date: 1998 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-07-01 Completed Date: 1999-07-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8405212 Medline TA: Am J Perinatol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 661-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri 63104, USA. |
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Bradycardia
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congenital,
ultrasonography* Disease-Free Survival Echocardiography* Echocardiography, Doppler Female Fetal Diseases / ultrasonography* Fetal Monitoring / methods Follow-Up Studies Heart Block / congenital, ultrasonography* Humans Infant, Newborn Labor, Induced Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome* Pregnancy Trimester, Third Ultrasonography, Prenatal |
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