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The Use of Sonography to Diagnose Heart Arrhythmias in the Fetus

Karie Dunn, BSRT(R), RDMS

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Ultrasound Department, Omaha, Nebraska, johnkarie{at}cox.net

Joseph C. Anderson, MD

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Ultrasound Department, Omaha, Nebraska

Kim Michael, BSRT(R), RDMS, RVT

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Ultrasound Department, Omaha, Nebraska

Jody Berg, MSRT(R), RDMS

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Ultrasound Department, Omaha, Nebraska

An arrhythmia is a disturbance in the normal rhythm of the heart. Heart rhythms are generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node and travel through the heart’s conduction system, causing the atrial and ventricular myocardium to contract and relax at a regular rate. If there is a disturbance in the electrical system of the heart, it can be detected in utero by using M-mode sonography. It is important to diagnose a fetal arrhythmia early in pregnancy. If the arrhythmia persists, it can lead to congestive heart failure and hydrops.

Key Words: M-mode • PAC • PVC • tachycardia • bradycardia

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 20, No. 3, 155-159 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/8756479304265490
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