Why the study?
Therapy for fetuses with congenital complete atrioventricular block remains controversial, particularly regarding the use of corticosteroids.
This case highlights the controversial efficacy and potential maternal risks of intrauterine corticosteroid therapy for congenital complete AV block, emphasizing the need for close fetal echocardiographic monitoring.
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Should not yet change practice for fetal complete AV block; leaves open efficacy and maternal safety of intrauterine corticosteroids.
Carvalho et al. (2020) studied this question.
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