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[Palpitations in stress situations].

E Pablos-Herrero¹, A M Fabra-Noguera, M E Montserrat-Izquierdo

¹Centro de Atención Primaria Sant Oleguer-Sabadell, Barcelona, España. evapablos@gmail.com

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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital heart condition. This case report details a patient experiencing WPW syndrome symptoms following a stressful event.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Electrophysiology
Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is the most common pre-excitation syndrome, characterized by congenital cardiac electrical abnormalities.
It affects 0.1-3 per 1000 individuals, often leading to arrhythmias like supraventricular tachycardia (80%), atrial fibrillation (15-30%), and atrial flutter (5%).

Observation:

The case involves a patient who developed symptoms of WPW syndrome.
The onset of symptoms was reportedly triggered by a period of significant work-related stress.

Findings:

WPW syndrome presents with diverse symptoms, including palpitations, vertigo, and dyspnea.
In rare instances, WPW syndrome can lead to sudden cardiac death.
This case highlights a potential link between psychological stress and the manifestation of WPW syndrome.

Implications:

Understanding the triggers for WPW syndrome manifestation is crucial for patient management.
Further research may explore the role of stress in the pathophysiology or clinical presentation of WPW syndrome.
This case underscores the importance of considering pre-excitation syndromes in patients presenting with cardiac symptoms after stressful events.