Regina Pacis - Salus et Vita

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)
Informes de casos

Wolff-Parkinson-White in Emergency: Case Report

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  • Odry Corina Díaz-Morales,
  • Bayron Josué Degrandes-Rodríguez,
  • Cesar Yldifonso Salinas Ulloa,
  • Olman Daniel Gradis-Santos,
  • Jhiamluka Solano
Odry Corina Díaz-Morales
Universidad Católica de Honduras
Bayron Josué Degrandes-Rodríguez
Instituto Nacional Cardiopulmonar
Cesar Yldifonso Salinas Ulloa
Instituto Nacional de Cardiología
Olman Daniel Gradis-Santos
Universidad Católica de Honduras
Jhiamluka Solano
Hospital General de Scunthorpe
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Published 2025-04-28

Keywords

  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome,
  • Case Reports,
  • Arrhythmias Cardiac

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Díaz-Morales, O. C., Degrandes-Rodríguez, B. J., Salinas Ulloa, C. Y., Gradis-Santos, O. D., & Solano, J. (2025). Wolff-Parkinson-White in Emergency: Case Report. Regina Pacis - Salus Et Vita, 1(1), 33-35. https://revistas.unicah.edu/index.php/salus-et-vita/article/view/8
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Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a pre-excitatory disorder characterized by an accessory pathway between the atria and ventricles, which can lead to severe arrhythmias, including sudden cardiac death. It is often asymptomatic and incidentally detected through an electrocardiogram (ECG). This case involves a 39-year-old male with a history of arrhythmias, initially treated with bisoprolol. After experiencing recurrent episodes of palpitations and dyspnea, WPW was confirmed via ECG and Holter monitoring, revealing a right lateral accessory pathway. Management included expectant care with outpatient follow-up for potential catheter ablation. Catheter ablation is the first-line treatment for symptomatic or high-risk patients, with a favorable prognosis when performed promptly.

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