digoxin and Anemia--Macrocytic

Topics: Anemia, Macrocytic; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Anticoagulants; Azathioprine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Cholelithiasis; Clofibrate; Colitis, Ulcerative; Dextrans; Digoxin; Drug Therapy; Fibrinolytic Agents; Halothane; Heparin; Hepatitis B Antigens; Humans; Hyperthyroidism; Iodine Isotopes; Leukemia; Myocardial Infarction; Platelet Adhesiveness; Pulmonary Embolism; Thrombosis; Venoms

The authors present the diagnosis and treatment of a fetus with hydrops secondary to severe maternal anemia. The mother was treated with blood transfusion, digoxin, spironolactone, iron and folic acid. In the two weeks of treatment the hydrops was controlled and the mother had a normal delivery at the 34th week of gestation. The newborn presented with an Apgar 7-9, Hb of 8 gm% and a normal evolution.

Topics: Adult; Anemia, Macrocytic; Apgar Score; Cardiotonic Agents; Digoxin; Diuretics; Female; Humans; Hydrops Fetalis; Infant, Newborn; Male; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic; Spironolactone; Ultrasonography, Prenatal