Complex Fetal Care: Importance of Fetal Arrhythmias to the Neonatologist and Pediatrician

Sudden unexplained death during the perinatal period remains a major longstanding challenge. Recent advances in diagnostic techniques and genetic testing have provided evidence that a significant fraction of these deaths may result from lethal cardiac arrhythmias. In this article, we review current methods of diagnosing arrhythmia in the fetus and strategies for managing life-threatening arrhythmia throughout the perinatal period, including transitional care at the time of delivery.
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