Resolution of fetal hydrops dependent on sustained fetal supraventricular tachycardia after digoxin therapy

Abstract

We present a special case of fetal supraventricular tachycardia detected at 34 weeks gestation. Fetal hydrops was noted on ultrasound upon admission. Normal fetal heart rate was maintained for three weeks by maternal administration of digoxin. A live infant was delivered via caesarian section at 37 eeks gestation. This clinical case demonstrated that pharmacological treatment can be effective and helps to prolong pregnancy safely.