Literature Review: treating dysrrhythmias in pregnant patients
Emergency Cardiology Literature Review & Updates with Dr. Amal Mattu
HPI
A 25-year-old woman G2P1 with no known PMHx is in full term labor when she experiences palpitations and is noted to be tachycardic. The following ECG is obtained:
Before watching the video, look closely at this ECG and ask yourself:
- What is the heart rate and underlying rhythm?
- What treatment options are contraindicated in this patient?
- How would you manage this case?
