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Syncope and sudden arrhythmic death complicating pregnancy. A case report of Romano-Ward syndrome

McCurdy, C.M.; Rutherford, S.E.; Coddington, C.C.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine 38(3): 233-234

1993

ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758
PMID: 8098062
Document Number: 406896
Romano-Ward syndrome is a subtype of prolonged QT syndrome with autosomal dominant inheritance. Stress-induced syncope and sudden death are secondary to ventricular tachydysrhythmias. A case report of Romano-Ward syndrome complicating pregnancy is presented. Successful therapy with propranolol for life-threatening dysrhythmias was achieved. An excellent neonatal outcome occurred.

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