Identical anatomical location of accessory pathway in a family with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Europace. 2010 Apr;12(4):582-3. doi: 10.1093/europace/eup403. Epub 2009 Dec 24.

Abstract

Identical location of accessory pathways in family members with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, although theoretically possible, has never been described. A 37-year-old woman and her 18-year-old son were referred for electrophysiological study due to fast rate palpitations and pre-excitation on baseline electrocardiogram. After mapping during pre-excitation, successful radiofrequency application was located at the right free wall in both patients, in an identical anatomical position, on the infero-lateral aspect of the tricuspid ring.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
  • Family
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / pathology*
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tricuspid Valve*
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / pathology*
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / surgery