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What Causes Palpitation And Irregular Heart Rhythm After Embryo Transfer?
dear doctor..am 27 year old female, 166 cm height, previously diagnosed to have mitral valve prolapse...recently I underwent ivf and am 10 days post embryo transfer... I cant sleep from palpitation and irregular heart rhythm...I cant take beta blockers , especially if I turned out to be pregnant...so what can I do ??? by the way, am a 4th year resident in pathology
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Since you are having a mitral valve prolapse before the pregnancy. Arrhythmias are common to you. As the pregnancy is the state of hypevolemia, there is chance of hypertension.
As you know there is organogenesis in the first three months any drugs are not adviced except group C drugs.
You can avoid the drugs if you are not having much problem because of the condition.
But if you are having much problem than you can take the drugs like digoxin, quinidine. This drugs are having high safety profile in pregnancy and can be used in arrhythmias.
For hypertension magnesium sulfate is very safe and clonidine can also be used.
Please take good advice of the doctor before you take the drugs. Start with the lowest possible dose and than gradually go upwards to as per the requirements.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.
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What Causes Palpitation And Irregular Heart Rhythm After Embryo Transfer?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Many congrats for pregnancy.. Since you are having a mitral valve prolapse before the pregnancy. Arrhythmias are common to you. As the pregnancy is the state of hypevolemia, there is chance of hypertension. As you know there is organogenesis in the first three months any drugs are not adviced except group C drugs. You can avoid the drugs if you are not having much problem because of the condition. But if you are having much problem than you can take the drugs like digoxin, quinidine. This drugs are having high safety profile in pregnancy and can be used in arrhythmias. For hypertension magnesium sulfate is very safe and clonidine can also be used. Please take good advice of the doctor before you take the drugs. Start with the lowest possible dose and than gradually go upwards to as per the requirements. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.