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Wang K, Xin J, Hu Q, Wang X, Yu H. Pregnancy outcomes in patients complicated with pre-excitation syndrome. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 310:1027-1035. [PMID: 38431699 PMCID: PMC11258095 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-024-07420-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Pregnant women with pre-excitation syndrome are more likely to develop supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) during pregnancy and delivery, leading to an increased risk of adverse events. METHOD This was a retrospective study of 309 pregnancies in 280 women (29 women had two pregnancies in this series) with pre-excitation syndrome who delivered at West China Second University Hospital from June 2011 to October 2021. All the 309 pregnant women with pre-excitation syndrome were divided into SVT and non-SVT groups to analyze the cardiac and obstetric complications. RESULTS Among the included pregnant women in the past 10 years, the prevalence of pre-excitation syndrome was 0.24% (309/127725). There were 309 cases with pre-excitation syndrome in all hospitalized pregnant women. Among them, 62 (20.1%, 62/309) had a history of SVT. In the 62 cases with SVT during pregnancy, 22 (35.5%) cases had a history of SVT. Gestational diabetes mellitus was associated with SVT during pregnancy. The cesarean section rate was 88.7% in the SVT group, which was significantly higher than that in the non-SVT group (64.8%) (P < 0.001). Cases with SVT during pregnancy had more cardiac and obstetric complications. Four fetal deaths were recorded in the SVT group. Additionally, 29 women experienced two pregnancies during the study period, among whom, five received radiofrequency ablation after the first delivery and obtained better outcomes in the second pregnancy. CONCLUSION The adverse outcomes such as cardiac complications, maternal and fetal complications (PROM, prematurity, SGA, fetal distress, etc.) in pregnant women with pre-excitation syndrome were closely related to SVT, with possible risk factors including history of SVT before pregnancy, cardiac function, heart organic abnormalities, and gestational diabetes mellitus.
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- Kana Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- School of Public Heath, Chengdu Medical College, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China.
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, No. 20, 3rd Section, South Renmin Road, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Niu MC, Pilcher TA, Etheridge SP. Before it is too late: pre-emptive ablation strategies in tetralogy of Fallot. Europace 2024; 26:euae064. [PMID: 38530795 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euae064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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- Mary C Niu
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital, 81 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, University of Utah and Primary Children's Hospital, 81 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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- Pediatric Cardiology, St. Luke's Children's Hospital, 305 E. Jefferson Street, Boise, ID 83712, USA
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Vătășescu RG, Paja CS, Șuș I, Cainap S, Moisa ȘM, Cinteză EE. Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Therapy-An Update. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:296. [PMID: 38337810 PMCID: PMC10855590 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14030296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a disorder characterized by the presence of at least one accessory pathway (AP) that can predispose people to atrial/ventricular tachyarrhythmias and even sudden cardiac death. It is the second most common cause of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in most parts of the world, affecting about 0.1-0.3% of the general population. Most patients with WPW syndrome have normal anatomy, but it may be associated with concomitant congenital heart disease or systemic diseases. Although many individuals are asymptomatic, during supraventricular arrhythmia episodes, they may experience severe symptoms, including syncope or even sudden cardiac death (mainly due to pre-excited atrial fibrillation over rapidly conducting AP). In addition to arrhythmia-related symptoms, for some specific locations of the APs with overt anterograde conduction, there might be a reduction in exercise capacity mediated by a reduction in LV systolic performance due to anomalous LV depolarization. Although it is typically diagnosed through electrocardiography (ECG), additional tests are necessary for risk assessment. Management of WPW syndrome may be quite challenging and can vary from only acknowledging the presence of the accessory pathway to pharmacological treatment or radiofrequency ablation. Early diagnosis, risk assessment, and appropriate treatment are critical steps in the management of WPW syndrome, aiming to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias.
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- Radu Gabriel Vătășescu
- Cardiology Department, Clinic Emergency Hospital, 014461 Bucharest, Romania;
- 4th Department—Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Disease and Transplantation, 540136 Tirgu Mures, Romania;
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- 8th Department—“Mother and Child”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hațieganu”, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- 2nd Pediatric Department, Clinical Children Hospital, 400177 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
- “Sfanta Maria” Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children, 700309 Iasi, Romania
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- 4th Department—Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Interventional Cardiology Compartment, Marie Sklodowska Curie Children Emergency Hospital, 077120 Bucharest, Romania
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