Open AccessFetal Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. Report of a Case Documented by Trans‐Vaginal Electrocardiogram During Fetal Distress in Labour
Author(s) -
Carretti Nicola G.,
Galli Paolo A.,
Pellegrino Pierandrea
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016347409162172
Subject(s) - medicine , fetal distress , fetus , scalp , supraventricular tachycardia , paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia , tachycardia , umbilical cord , caesarean section , cardiology , anesthesia , paroxysmal atrial fibrillation , obstetrics , pregnancy , atrial fibrillation , surgery , anatomy , genetics , biology
. A case is reported of fetal paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia detected during fetal distress. The trans‐vaginal technique was used for the electrocardiographic recording. Fetal distress was demonstrated by measuring fetal blood pH taken from the scalp and umbilical cord. During a 2‐hour recording, before caesarean section was performed, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia of 300 b/min and atrial fibrillation were observed. The ECG of the infant was completely normal 8 hours after birth.