Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and rheumatic mitral stenosis: an uncommon coincidence that can cause severe hemodynamic disturbance

The combination of rheumatic mitral stenosis and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a rare situation. In this case, we are reporting an 72-year-old man presenting with multi-organ failure due to the this combination and successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation during preexcitated atrial fibr...

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Published in:Indian pacing and electrophysiology journal 2008-11, Vol.8 (4), p.304-307
Main Authors: Alper, Ahmet Taha, Hasdemir, Hakan, Akyol, Ahmet
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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Summary:The combination of rheumatic mitral stenosis and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a rare situation. In this case, we are reporting an 72-year-old man presenting with multi-organ failure due to the this combination and successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation during preexcitated atrial fibrillation.
ISSN:0972-6292
0972-6292