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An Overview of Arrhythmias in Pregnancy
Tamirisa, Kamala P. Oliveros, Estefania Paulraj, Shweta Mares, Adriana C. Volgman, Annabelle Santos
Tamirisa, Kamala P.
Oliveros, Estefania
Paulraj, Shweta
Mares, Adriana C.
Volgman, Annabelle Santos
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2024-03-14
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https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1325
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Cardiovascular disease significantly jeopardizes pregnancies in the United States, impacting 1% to 4% of pregnancies annually. Among complications, cardiac arrhythmias are prevalent, posing concerns for maternal and fetal health. The incidence of arrhythmias during pregnancy is rising, partly due to advances in congenital heart surgery and a growing population of women with structural heart disease. While most arrhythmias are benign, the increasing prevalence of more serious arrhythmias warrants a proactive approach. Guidance and reassurance suffice in many cases, but persistent symptoms require cautious use of antiarrhythmic drugs or other therapies for a safe outcome. Managing more serious arrhythmias requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach involving specialists, including maternal-fetal medicine physicians, cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and anesthesiologists.
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Tamirisa KP, Oliveros E, Paulraj S, Mares AC, Volgman AS. An Overview of Arrhythmias in Pregnancy. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovasc J. 2024;20(2):36-50. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1325
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Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, Vol. 20, Iss. 2
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