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Fetal atrial fibrillation

Dr Abhilash Sandhyala and Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.

Fetal atrial fibrillation is a type of fetal tachyarrhythmia and usually has atrial rate of 400 beat per minute and a completely irregular ventricular rhythm.

Radiographic features

Antanatal ultrasound - echocardiography

The artial contractions are usually too faint to be detected by M Mode ultrasound. An irregular ventricular rate may be detected.

Complications

development of hydrops fetalis

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