Why the study?
Fetal atrial flutter is uncommon, accounting for about 30% of all fetal tachyarrhythmias, and carries a 10% fetal mortality rate along with associations with structural heart anomalies and hydrops.
Postnatal electrocardioversion can successfully manage fetal atrial flutter presenting at term pregnancy.
Successful term fetal AF management with postnatal cardioversion via MDT; leaves open optimal protocols in larger cohorts.
Fetal Atrial flutter (AF) is an uncommon condition accounting for about 30% of all fetal tachyarrhythmias. It is associated with structural heart anomalies and hydrops, with 10% fetal mortality rate. This case demonstrates a successfully managed atrial flutter at term with postnatal electrocardioversion using multidisciplinary team approach.
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