Adenosine triphosphate for cardioversion of supraventricular tachycardia in two hydropic fetuses.

Objective: We performed a retrospective study to check the effectiveness of adenosine triphosphate (Striadyne) for cardioversion of fetal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and to evaluate neonatal outcome after prenatal treatment of severe SVT with fetal hydrops.

Methods: Two hydropic fetuses with SVT were treated with Striadyne injection into the umbilical vein, as an additional treatment to the digoxin given intravenously to the mother. Both fetuses were in severe condition, with ultrasound, Doppler and laboratory signs of fetal distress and congestive heart failure.

[Persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborns].

One of the most critical problems of neonatology persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn, is discussed. This syndrome is characterized by increased resistance in pulmonary vessels leading to hypertension in pulmonary arteries and a recurrence of R > L shunting at the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale. This leads to deep hypoxia and hypoxemia.

Development conditions and principles for identification of cow's milk protein hypersensitivity in infants.

The authors studied a group of 153 infants presenting pneumonia and/or bronchitis suspected to be immunized to cow's milk proteins (cow's milk allergy). The diagnosis was confirmed in 96 children (62.7%), which is 20.