1. [Sinus tachycardia in pregnancy].
- Author
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Kofod LM and Lauszus F
- Subjects
- Adrenal Gland Neoplasms complications, Cardiomyopathies complications, Critical Pathways, Denmark, Diagnosis, Differential, Electrocardiography, Female, Humans, Pheochromocytoma complications, Pregnancy, Pulmonary Embolism complications, Thyrotoxicosis complications, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular diagnosis, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular etiology, Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular therapy, Tachycardia, Sinus diagnosis, Tachycardia, Sinus etiology, Tachycardia, Sinus therapy
- Abstract
Sinus tachycardia may have a definite aetiology, but in the remaining cases inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) may be considered. IST is primarily treated in order to improve symptoms. During pregnancy, tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy is rare; however, it needs urgent attention and treatment due to the risk of fast progression. In Denmark, performing an electrocardiogram is recommended in any pregnant woman, who has palpitations or a persisting heart rate > 100 beats per minute.
- Published
- 2018