Non-immune hydrops foetalis due to foetal tachyarrhythmia-management with transplacental amiodarone

Abstract

with oral amiodarone 200 mg eight hourly with close monitoring. Subsequent repeat ultrasound examinations showed resolution of pericardial effusion, pleural effusion and ascites over the next week (Figure 2) with a normal foetal heart rate. Amiodarone was continued orally until she delivered and then gradually tapered off. Repeat foetal echocardiography done 48 hours after the parenteral amiodarone showed resolution of tachyarrhythmia (HR 130-140/min).