Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Supraventricular Tachycardia in Association with a Rare Congenital Aortic Valve Abnormality
Joint Authors
Agrawal, Yashwant
Lapenna, William
Kalavakunta, Jagadeesh Kumar
Gupta, Vishal
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We report a case of a 26-year-old woman who presented with multiple episodes of syncope over a five-months period of time.
Transthoracic echocardiogram had shown a normal functioning quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) which was also confirmed on a transesophageal echocardiogram.
Computed tomographic angiography of heart and coronary arteries showed the QAV with equal size of all aortic cusps and normal coronary arteries.
Intermittent chest pain and palpitations warranted an exercise stress test.
The stress test revealed normal aerobic exertion, with achievement of 101% of maximal peak heart rate.
However, during peak stress, we noted a drop in her blood pressure significantly resulting in dizziness.
No arrhythmias were noted during the stress test.
With recurrent syncope episodes and palpitations, Holter monitoring was done, revealing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
We discuss current available literature and coassociations with QAV.
New association of QAV with SVT needs further analysis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agrawal, Yashwant& Kalavakunta, Jagadeesh Kumar& Gupta, Vishal& Lapenna, William. 2016. Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Supraventricular Tachycardia in Association with a Rare Congenital Aortic Valve Abnormality. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100387
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agrawal, Yashwant…[et al.]. Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Supraventricular Tachycardia in Association with a Rare Congenital Aortic Valve Abnormality. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100387
American Medical Association (AMA)
Agrawal, Yashwant& Kalavakunta, Jagadeesh Kumar& Gupta, Vishal& Lapenna, William. Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Supraventricular Tachycardia in Association with a Rare Congenital Aortic Valve Abnormality. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100387
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100387