J Med Assoc Thai 1998; 81 (12):1003

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Fetal Complete Heart Block : An Expectant Management
Uerpairojkit B Mail, Charoenvidhya D , Chottivittayatanakorn P , Tannirandorn Y , Benjachollamas W , Phaosavasdi S

Fetal complete heart block is a rare cardiac arrhythmia occurring in prenatal life. The diagnosis
usually requires a multimodality approach of imaging technology especially M-mode and
Doppler ultrasound. The management guideline is not conclusive. We presented 2 cases of fetal
complete heart block diagnosed prenatally. The fetuses were closely monitored conservatively
and delivered at term. Permanent cardiac pacemakers were performed neonatally with satisfactory
outcomes.

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