Fetal Arrhythmia | Types, Causes and Treatment
There are two types of fetal arrhythmias: Fetal bradycardia is a slower heart rate than expected. Fetal tachycardia is a faster heart rate than expected. Fetal arrhythmia is rare. It is often temporary and …
Fetal arrhythmias - UpToDate
May 14, 2024 · A summary of the types and distribution of fetal arrhythmias in one large series is shown in the table (table 1). Accurate diagnosis of the mechanism and frequency of the arrhythmia is crucial …
Treatment of Fetal Arrhythmias - PMC
Fetal arrhythmias are detected in 1–2% of pregnancies. Most fetal arrhythmias are benign and transient; however, in some cases, the irregularity of the fetal heart rhythm can indicate a serious …
Fetal Cardiac Arrhythmia - Texas Children's
Less than 2 percent of fetal heartbeat irregularities represent true cardiac arrhythmias. However, if cardiac arrhythmia is not diagnosed or left untreated, it can lead to serious problems for the baby, …
Fetal Arrhythmia - American Pregnancy Association
Aug 15, 2020 · Fetal arrhythmia is a term that refers to any abnormality in the heart rate of your baby. These can include tachycardia–an increased heart rate–or bradycardia, which is a slowed heartbeat. …
Fetal Cardiac Arrhythmias - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Some cases of fetal arrhythmia are benign, but others can lead to fetal heart failure and/or pose a risk both to the fetus and to the expectant mother and will need treatment.
Pharmacological Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias in the Fetal …
Feb 5, 2024 · Premature atrial contractions are the most common fetal arrhythmia and may present as an irregular rhythm at any time during gestation. They can occur as single premature beats or in a …
Fetal Cardiac Arrhythmia: Causes, Detection, and Treatment
Jul 30, 2025 · Fetal cardiac arrhythmia refers to an irregular heartbeat detected in an unborn baby. This means the baby’s heart rhythm is too fast, too slow, or inconsistent. While an irregular heartbeat can …
Fetal Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmia | Brown University Health
A healthy fetus has a heartbeat of 120 to 160 beats per minute, beating at a regular rhythm. Arrhythmia most often refers to an irregular heartbeat, while dysrhythmia represents all types of abnormal …
Fetal arrhythmias: Diagnosis and management - PMC
This article reviews important features for improving the diagnosis and management of fetal arrhythmias. The normal fetal heart rate ranges between 110 and 160 beats per minute.