Advanced search
Publication Cover
Hypertension in Pregnancy Volume 29, 2010 - Issue 2
Submit an article Journal homepage
36
Views
1
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Research Article

Digitalis-Like Induced Arrhythmia in a Patient with Rheumatic Mitral Regurgitation Complicated by Preeclampsia

Meliza G. Roscani MD Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, Unesp, São Paulo State, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Silméia G. Zanati MD Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, Unesp, São Paulo State, Brazil
,
Cláudia G. Magalhães MD Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Unesp, São Paulo State, Brazil
,
Vera T. M. Borges MDPhD Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Botucatu Medical School, Unesp, São Paulo State, Brazil
&
Beatriz B. Matsubara MDPhD Department of Internal Medicine, Botucatu Medical School, Unesp, São Paulo State, Brazil
Pages 148-152 | Published online: 05 Nov 2009
 
Sample our Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Allied Health journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days

Abstract

Objective. To report a case of cardiac arrhythmia related to a low dose of endovenous lanatoside C. Case report. A 23-year-old pregnant woman with mitral regurgitation complicated with preeclampsia and pulmonary edema presented 2 episodes of atrial tachycardia induced by a intravenous digitalis (2 mg, IV and 1 mg, IV, respectively). Conclusion. This case calls attention to the need for further studies analysing the security of digoxin use in preeclampsia.

Log in via your institution

Access through your institution

Log in to Taylor & Francis Online

Restore content access

Restore content access for purchases made as guest
Purchase options * Save for later
PDF download + Online access
  • 48 hours access to article PDF & online version
  • Article PDF can be downloaded
  • Article PDF can be printed
USD 65.00 Add to cart
* Local tax will be added as applicable

Related Research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.