The use of sonography to diagnose heart arrhythmias in the fetus

Karie Dunn; Joseph C. Anderson; Kim Michael; Jody Berg

doi:10.1177/8756479304265490

The use of sonography to diagnose heart arrhythmias in the fetus

Karie Dunn, Joseph C. Anderson, Kim Michael, Jody Berg

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Abstract

An arrhythmia is a disturbance in the normal rhythm of the heart. Heart rhythms are generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node and travel through the heart's conduction system, causing the atrial and ventricular myocardium to contract and relax at a regular rate. If there is a disturbance in the electrical system of the heart, it can be detected in utero by using M-mode sonography. It is important to diagnose a fetal arrhythmia early in pregnancy. If the arrhythmia persists, it can lead to congestive heart failure and hydrops.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	155-160
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Volume	20
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/8756479304265490
State	Published - May 2004

Keywords

Bradycardia
M-mode
PAC
PVC
Tachycardia

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Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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