Cardiac Arrhythmias and Pregnancy

Abstract

Purpose of reviews: In this review, the challenges of managing cardiac arrhythmias and syncope in the setting of pregnancy will be discussed.

Recent findings: Arrhythmias in pregnancy are increasing, as diagnostic and therapeutic options have advanced and women are older at the time of gestation. Atrial fibrillation has become the most common arrhythmia in pregnancy. Inherited arrhythmia has become a more common entity, with advances in treatments and genetic testing, and require specialized treatments in pregnancy. The majority of arrhythmias in pregnancy are benign. The potential risk of increased cardiac morbidity and mortality exists for mother and fetus, especially in women with structural heart disease, which is becoming increasingly common. Early evaluation, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment are necessary to achieve optimal outcomes for both mother and fetus.

Keywords: Arrhythmia; Pregnancy; Syncope.