[Sinus tachycardia in pregnancy]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2018 Aug 20;180(34):V01180087.
[Article in Danish]

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
  • Cardiomyopathies / complications
  • Critical Pathways
  • Denmark
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pheochromocytoma / complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / etiology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / therapy
  • Pulmonary Embolism / complications
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / etiology
  • Tachycardia, Sinus* / therapy
  • Thyrotoxicosis / complications