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Am J Perinatol 1991; 8(2): 150-152
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999365
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999365
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
© 1991 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
Type I Second-Degree AV Block (Mobitz Type I, Wenckebach AV Block) During Ritrodrine Therapy for Preterm Labor
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Publication History
Publication Date:
04 March 2008 (online)
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ABSTRACT
A patient, while on intravenous ritodrine therapy for preterm labor, experienced an episode of acute chest pain. The electrocardiogram (ECG), which was read as normal prior to ritodrine infusion, demonstrated a type I second-degree AV block which disappeared upon discontinuation of ritodrine therapy. This case illustrates the need for close ECG monitoring during ritodrine treatment when clinical symptoms arise.