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Cardiology: Open Access(COA)

ISSN: 2476-230X | DOI: 10.33140/COA

Impact Factor: 1.85

Electric Chaos: A Challenging Case of Atrial Fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Abstract

Ahmad Murtaza Anwar

Atrial fibrillation involves multiple interatrial reentry circuits and the presence of accessory pathways congenitally between atrium and ventricle makes the condition even worse. Common triggering factors include rapidly discharging atrial foci, or atrial flutter. The common presenting features include palpitations, shortness of breath, and sweating and if not managed early may lead to syncope, ventricular fibrillation, and even death. A case of a young patient having WPW syndrome is being presented here to highlight the importance of early interpretation of electrocardiographic findings for proper treatment and management of the patient.

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