Prenatal diagnosis of long QT syndrome: implications for delivery room and neonatal management

Cardiol Young. 2013 Feb;23(1):141-5. doi: 10.1017/S1047951112000583. Epub 2012 May 2.

Abstract

This case describes the prenatal diagnosis and integrated peripartum management of a foetus with 2:1 atrioventricular block and torsade de pointes due to congenital long QT syndrome. The unique issues related to the detection of intrauterine conduction abnormalities and ventricular arrhythmias, along with the immediate postnatal care, have been described as an interesting teaching case with successful outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrioventricular Block / etiology*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Female
  • Heart Rate, Fetal
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Long QT Syndrome / complications
  • Long QT Syndrome / congenital*
  • Long QT Syndrome / therapy
  • Perinatal Care / methods*
  • Peripartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Torsades de Pointes / etiology*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal