Atrial Fibrillation as a Rare Complication of the Use of Nifedipine as a Tocolytic Agent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Docheva, Nikolina P.
Slutsky, Emily D.
Sandelin, Roger
Van Hook, James W.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Calcium channel blockers are commonly used tocolytic agents on Labor and Delivery units worldwide as part of the management of preterm labor.
Despite their overall reassuring safety profile, rare cardiovascular complications have been reported.
In this report, we describe the case of threatened preterm labor managed with nifedipine with subsequent development of atrial fibrillation.
This type of cardiac arrhythmia may have considerable consequences for both the mother and the fetus.
The aim of this case report and comprehensive review of the literature is to raise awareness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Docheva, Nikolina P.& Slutsky, Emily D.& Sandelin, Roger& Van Hook, James W.. 2018. Atrial Fibrillation as a Rare Complication of the Use of Nifedipine as a Tocolytic Agent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145941
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Docheva, Nikolina P.…[et al.]. Atrial Fibrillation as a Rare Complication of the Use of Nifedipine as a Tocolytic Agent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145941
American Medical Association (AMA)
Docheva, Nikolina P.& Slutsky, Emily D.& Sandelin, Roger& Van Hook, James W.. Atrial Fibrillation as a Rare Complication of the Use of Nifedipine as a Tocolytic Agent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145941
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145941
