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In utero treatment of fetal complete heart block with terbutaline. A case report.

A. Chan,Rosamund Silverman,Frank C T Smith,Ossie Geifman-Holtzman-1999-04-01-PubMed
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The treatment of fetal complete heart block is controversial. Premature delivery with cardiac pacing is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We report prenatal treatment with oral sympathomimetic medication, which allowed delivery to be delayed until term, with a successful outcome.

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The treatment of fetal complete heart block is controversial. Premature delivery with cardiac pacing is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We report prenatal treatment with oral sympathomimetic medication, which allowed delivery to be delayed until term, with a successful outcome.

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MedicineTerbutalineFetusHydrops fetalisGestationHeart blockIn uteroDecompensation

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