Resolution of fetal second-degree atrioventricular block

Fetal atrioventricular (AV) block is a rare and potentially devastating condition. Most commonly fetal AV block is mediated by maternal lupus antibodies which cause irreversible damage to the AV node. For many fetuses, the only potential intervention is premature delivery and highly invasive pacemaker implantation. However, there exists a small subset of fetuses with non-immune mediated AV block who appear to have far better outcomes, with potential for spontaneous resolution and a return to sinus rhythm.

Source: Journal of Electrocardiology - August 17, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alex Newbury, Michael Fahey Source Type: research