Open AccessPersistent Supraventricular Tachycardia Following Infusion with Ritodrine Hydrochloride
Author(s) -
Kjer Jens Jørgen,
Pedersen Kirsten Hervert
Publication year - 1982
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 - 10.3109/00016348209156573
Subject(s) - ritodrine , medicine , supraventricular tachycardia , anesthesia , sinus rhythm , tachycardia , normal sinus rhythm , hydrochloride , cardiology , pregnancy , atrial fibrillation , gestation , chemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , biology
. A rare side effect is reported following treatment of preterm labor with ritodrine hydrochloride. The patient developed persistent supraventricular tachycardia, which had to be changed to normal sinus rhythm by cardioconversion.