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neurocardiogenic syncope and pregnancyFrom: Janice (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 31 Oct 2001 14:09:10 -0600 (CST)
I was diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope about six years ago after a tilt table test in which I lost consciousness after about three minutes and required chest compressions becuase my heart stopped for about seven seconds. I am now 31 years old and just over three months pregnant. I've been trying to find any information about risks and treatments associated with NCS for pregnant women without much luck. I have tried several beta blockers and found them to be ineffective, so quit. There was some discussion of putting in a pacemaker, but that seems to have been dropped now. I have already had one episode, about one month into the pregnancy, and I'm concerned about having more during pregnancy and into labour - pain is a trigger for me, as are needles (I'm afraid to goahead with the normal blood tests at my next prenatal). I'm afraid I'll have another one, or more, and possibly fall and hurt the baby, or bring on premature labour, or cause brain damage through lack of oxygen. When I pass out, my heart stops for seconds at a time and I go into convulsions. Does anyone have any information about NCS and pregnancy? Please post it here, or e-mail me. janice@annexweb.com
-- janice@annexweb.com
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