| Autor: |
Abou, Rachid, Louwe, Leoni A, Jukema, J Wouter, Kortekaas, Kirsten A |
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European Heart Journal Case Reports; Jun2023, Vol. 7 Issue 6, p1-4, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
Background Pregnancy is a known trigger of novel and pre-existing supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. We present a case of a stable pregnant patient presenting with atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) and application of the 'facial ice immersion technique'. Case summary A 37-year-old pregnant woman presented with recurrent AVNRT. Due to unsuccessful attempts of conventional vagal manoeuvres (VMs) and refusal of pharmacological agents, we successfully performed a non-conventional VM with the 'facial ice immersion technique'. This technique was applied successfully at repeated clinical presentation. Discussion The role of non-pharmacological interventions remains pivotal and may lead to desired therapeutical effects without the use of any costly pharmacological agents with possible adverse events. However, non-conventional VMs such as the 'facial ice immersion technique' are less commonly known but appear to be easy and a safe option for both mother and foetus in the management of AVNRT during pregnancy. Clinical awareness and understanding of treatment options are imperative in contemporary patient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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