Abstract
Ebstein’s anomaly (EA) is a rare congenital malformation, characterized by an apical displacement and dysplasia of the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve with a right ventricular atrialization compromising its function. This malformation includes electrical conduction abnormalities, and very rarely ventricular arrhythmias. We report the case of a 22-year-old male, presenting with dizziness and palpitations. The electrocardiogram showed a sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (SMVT). The presentation of the disease with ventricular tachycardia associated with hemodynamic instability is extremely rare. We placed a surgical implantable cardiac defibrillator when the diagnosis of EA, SMVT, and right ventricular systolic impairment was confirmed.
Article Type
Case Report
First Page
1510
Last Page
1512
Recommended Citation
Baztarrica, Gabriel E.; Sereno, Gastón G.; Villecco, Sebastían A.; and Porcile, Rafael
(2014)
"Ventricular tachycardia an atypical presentation of Ebstein’s disease,"
Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 35:
Iss.
12, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.6105