Supraventricular tachycardia

Meyer Serrano R, MD

Perinatology unit, Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia

A 27 year old patient, G4P1A2, at 34 gestational weeks referred for polyhydramnios, little ascites, hydrocele. Previous gestational diabetes controlled by diet.

The fetal heart examination show supraventricular tachycardia type atrial flutter with block 2:1 and hypoplasia of right ventricle, bilateral atrium dilatation and hyperechoic pulmonary valve. A pulmonary valve stenosis with intact ventricular septum was suspected and theĀ diagnosis confirm by neonatal study. The neonate was taken to surgery for pulmonary valvotomy, but died during theĀ postoperative course.

The large post-stenotic pulmonary artery

3V-V

Normal situs

ASCITES

The atrial flutter

BLOCK 2-1

In the 4-chamber view, the right ventricle appears smaller

FCH-1
FCH-2

The distended atria

FCH-3
FCH-4
LA-AA
LA-PA
SA-GV

Discussion Board

Start a discussion about this article
Add bookmark Bookmarked

Menu