Unmasking of Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome following cardioversion of ventricular tachycardia in pregnancy: a case report

This case underscores a rare instance of undiagnosed Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome presenting as a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy. It highlights how vigilant post-cardioversion electrocardiogram review can unmask concealed pre-excitation, the necessity of a coordinated multidisciplinary team for prompt stabilization, and the profound impact that limited access to electrophysiology services has on patient care in resource-constrained settings.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-08-09
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05460-3
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Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
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Abstract

This case underscores a rare instance of undiagnosed Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome presenting as a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy. It highlights how vigilant post-cardioversion electrocardiogram review can unmask concealed pre-excitation, the necessity of a coordinated multidisciplinary team for prompt stabilization, and the profound impact that limited access to electrophysiology services has on patient care in resource-constrained settings.

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