Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia in pregnancy: 'I have ice for you'.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pregnancy is a known trigger of novel and pre-existing supraventricular tachyarrhythmias. We present a case of a stable pregnant patient presenting with atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) and application of the 'facial ice immersion technique'.

Case summary

A 37-year-old pregnant woman presented with recurrent AVNRT. Due to unsuccessful attempts of conventional vagal manoeuvres (VMs) and refusal of pharmacological agents, we successfully performed a non-conventional VM with the 'facial ice immersion technique'. This technique was applied successfully at repeated clinical presentation.

Discussion

The role of non-pharmacological interventions remains pivotal and may lead to desired therapeutical effects without the use of any costly pharmacolo

SUBMITTER: Abou R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291569 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature