Atrioventricular Nodal Re-entry Tachycardia in Identical Twins: A Case Report and Literature Review

This report details the case of 17 year old identical twins who both presented with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Electrophysiological studies revealed atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) in both twins. Successful but technically challenging slow pathway ablation was...

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Published in:Indian pacing and electrophysiology journal 2013-01, Vol.13 (1), p.45-51
Main Authors: Barake, Walid, Caldwell, Jane, Baranchuk, Adrian
Format: Article
Language:English
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AVNRT
Case Report
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Twins
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Summary:This report details the case of 17 year old identical twins who both presented with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Electrophysiological studies revealed atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) in both twins. Successful but technically challenging slow pathway ablation was performed in both twins. This is the first reported case of confirmed AVNRT in identical twins which adds strong evidence to heritability of the dual AV node physiology and AVNRT. A review of the current literature regarding PSVT in monozygotic twins is provided.
ISSN:0972-6292
0972-6292
DOI:10.1016/S0972-6292(16)30589-7