A 19-year-old male with palpitations

A 19-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) following intermittent episodes of palpitations. Classical “epsilon waves” noted on his initial electrocardiogram prompted an evaluation for arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD). The diagnosis was confirmed with magnetic reso...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Upadhyay, Shailendra, Upadhyay, Shweta
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2008
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2700560/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19561944
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2700.41792
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Sumario:A 19-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) following intermittent episodes of palpitations. Classical “epsilon waves” noted on his initial electrocardiogram prompted an evaluation for arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD). The diagnosis was confirmed with magnetic resonance imaging of the heart and stress test. A prompt recognition and management of this condition in the ED helped prevent significant mortality that may be associated with ARVD.

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