111 results match your criteria: "Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome"
Sudden Onset of Broad Complex Tachycardia in a Fit Young Man: A Case Report.
Cureus
December 2023
General Internal Medicine, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, GBR.
Article Synopsis
- * It affects about 0.1%-0.3% of people, indicating that some individuals have extra conduction pathways in their hearts, which can be seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG) during normal heart rhythm.
- * The case report focuses on a young man with a dangerously high heart rate and symptoms of sweating and faintness, detailing the emergency management and discovery of the underlying cause of his
Perioperative management of patients with pre-excitation syndromes.
Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care
October 2018
Department of Anaesthesiology, 401 Military Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Article Synopsis
- * Anesthetics such as propofol, sevoflurane, and certain opioids are deemed safe, while drugs like ketamine and pethidine should be avoided due to their effects on the heart.
- * It's important to have a detailed anesthetic strategy and work closely with cardiologists to ensure patient safety and manage potential complications effectively.
A Case of Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome: Due to an Accessory Pathway of James Fibers or Enhanced Atrioventricular Nodal Conduction (EAVNC)?
Am J Case Rep
March 2018
Heart Institute, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Hollywood, FL, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome is characterized by a short PR interval, normal QRS complex, and episodes of rapid heart rate, resulting from accessory pathways connecting the atria and the AV node or His bundle.
- A 17-year-old male patient showed abnormal ECG patterns indicative of tachycardia, with unique conduction intervals that did not respond as expected to adenosine, which usually influences heart conduction.
- Catheter ablation in this patient normalized his conduction intervals and demonstrated that the accessory pathways were indeed contributing to his condition, supporting the diagnosis of Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome.
[53-year-old woman with paroxysmal tachycardia].
Dtsch Med Wochenschr
January 2013
Klinik III für Innere Medizin, Herzzentrum der Universität zu Köln.
A novel gain-of-function KCNJ2 mutation associated with short-QT syndrome impairs inward rectification of Kir2.1 currents.
Cardiovasc Res
March 2012
Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan.
Article Synopsis
Country cardiograms case 41.
Can J Rural Med
January 2012
Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. brent .mcgrath
Anaesthetic management of a patient with Lown Ganong Levine syndrome-a case report.
Med J Armed Forces India
July 2011
Senior Advisor (Anaesthesiology), MH, Meerut Cantt.
Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome in a 3-month-old infant with isolated left ventricular noncompaction.
Pediatr Cardiol
February 2010
Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Article Synopsis
- A 3-month-old boy was hospitalized due to heart failure and irregular heart rhythms, specifically dysrhythmia.
- He was diagnosed with isolated left ventricular noncompaction, a condition affecting the heart's structure.
- An electrocardiogram revealed a short PR interval and a normal QRS complex, suggesting either Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome or improved conduction in the heart's atrioventricular node after treating a type of fast heartbeat.
Electrocardiographic changes in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax.
J Physiol Pharmacol
December 2008
Department of Internal Medicine, Pneumology and Allergology, Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of ECG abnormalities in 40 patients with spontaneous pneumothorax, with an average age of 43.7 years.
- It found that heart rates were notably higher in patients before lung re-expansion, and certain ECG abnormalities, such as left and right axis deviations, were present in a subset of patients.
- The research concluded that significant ECG abnormalities are common in pneumothorax cases, particularly in those with substantial right-sided pneumothorax.
Article Synopsis
- - A 37-year-old male with a family history of sudden cardiac deaths experiences nocturnal tachycardia and syncopes, indicating a potential risk for sudden cardiac death as suggested by his short PQ and QT intervals.
- - Electrocardiographic analysis reveals significant shortening of these intervals, raising concerns about an unidentified variant of Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome or a new syndrome altogether.
- - The study emphasizes the importance for physicians to conduct thorough measurements of cardiac electrical parameters in patients displaying signs of cardiac pathology.
Ablation therapy of supraventricular tachycardia in elderly persons.
Am J Geriatr Cardiol
May 2005
Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL,USA.
Article Synopsis
- Ablation for supraventricular tachycardia in older patients is tough due to fragile heart structures and existing health issues, making them more vulnerable to complications.
- The review discusses advanced techniques for mapping and ablation, focusing on creating accurate ablation lines and safer methods for treating atrial fibrillation.
- A new rapid ablation technique is introduced, which aims to provide a permanent cure for atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia.
Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome in pregnancy.
Obstet Gynecol
December 2003
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Mary's Health Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63117, USA.
Article Synopsis
[Atypical symptoms of Fabry's disease: sudden bilateral deafness, lymphoedema and Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome].
Pol Arch Med Wewn
November 2002
II Katedra Chorób Wewnetrznych, Collegium Medicum UJ Kraków.
Article Synopsis
- * MRI scans of his brain showed typical signs of Fabry disease alongside other symptoms like skin lesions (angiokeratoma), mild protein loss in urine, and swelling in the legs (lymphoedema).
- * Additional health issues included a heart condition with increased muscle mass (myocardial hypertrophy) and a pre-excitation syndrome affecting heart rhythm.
[Ventricular pre-excitation: electrophysiopathology, criteria for interpretation and clinical diagnosis. References for geriatrics].
Minerva Cardioangiol
February 2001
Istituto di Clinica Medica Generale e Terapia Medica, Università degli Studi, Trieste, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- - The authors review advancements in understanding ventricular pre-excitation and its clinical forms, including Wolff-Parkinson-White and Lown-Ganong-Levine syndromes, through historical and contemporary medical literature.
- - They discuss electrophysiological mechanisms of abnormal electrical pathways in the heart, highlighting how new technologies, such as radiofrequency and electrostimulation, are used to detect and treat these irregularities.
- - Key differences in electrical conduction are illustrated, particularly how anomalous pathways lead to earlier ventricular activation compared to normal conditions, impacting the presentation of related tachycardias.
Ventricular preexcitation in children and young adults: atrial myocarditis as a possible trigger of sudden death.
Circulation
January 2001
Department of Pathology, University of Padua Medical School, Padua, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- Sudden death in ventricular preexcitation (VP) syndrome, particularly related to atrial fibrillation, was studied in a group of 273 young individuals, revealing that 3.6% had VP, primarily Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) and Lown-Ganong-Levine (LGL) syndromes.* -
- Six of the ten identified cases of VP experienced no prior symptoms before sudden death, and notable pathological findings included various accessory AV pathways located close to the heart's endocardium.* -
- The research suggests that isolated atrial myocarditis may contribute to triggering atrial fibrillation leading to sudden death, emphasizing the potential for catheter ablation given the frequent left accessory pathways
Continuous vectorcardiographic monitoring of ischemia during coronary angioplasty in patients with bundle-branch block.
Coron Artery Dis
October 1999
Clinical Experimental Research Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Ostra, Sweden.
Article Synopsis
- Patients with bundle-branch block and ischemic heart disease have poor outcomes, and there's no clear method for detecting transient ischemia in these cases.
- The study evaluated the QRS complex and ST-segment changes in 29 patients with bundle-branch block during elective coronary angioplasty, comparing them to control patients without this condition.
- Results showed that patients with bundle-branch block exhibited greater changes in QRS-vector response during coronary occlusion, and a change in ST vector magnitude greater than 100 microV is proposed as a reliable indicator of significant ischemia in these patients.
High incidence of pre-excitation syndrome in Japanese families with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.
Clin Genet
December 1996
Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- Cardiac conduction abnormalities, like Wolff-Parkinson-White and Lown-Ganong-Levine syndromes, are linked to families with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON).
- In a study of Finnish LHON patients, 14 out of 163 (9%) showed these syndromes, suggesting a higher prevalence in this group.
- A similar analysis of 35 Japanese LHON families found that 5 out of 63 individuals (8%) also displayed these syndromes, indicating that this phenomenon might not be exclusive to Finland, but further research is needed to understand the genetic or reporting factors involved.
Clinical and evolutive aspects in ventricular preexcitation syndromes in child.
Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi
March 1998
1st Clinic of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi.
Article Synopsis
- Ventricular preexcitation syndromes (VPS) in children can complicate diagnosis and treatment due to changes in clinical presentation and ECG findings; a study observed 58 cases over three years.
- The most common type was WPW syndrome type B (30%), with other cases showing Mahaim pathways and Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome; symptoms often prompted diagnosis, while some cases were identified through routine ECG.
- Treatment strategies varied by age, with digoxin and propranolol recommended for younger children with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; careful monitoring and further testing, including Holter tests and electrophysiology, are crucial to preventing severe arrhythmias.
[Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome].
Ryoikibetsu Shokogun Shirizu
April 1997
First Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
[Use-dependence of propafenone. Clinical demonstration of the hypothesis of modulated receptors].
Medicina (B Aires)
October 1995
División Cardiología, Hospital Municipal Dr. Cosme Argerich, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Article Synopsis
Enhanced A-V nodal conduction (Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome) by congenitally hypoplastic A-V node.
Eur Heart J
November 1992
Department of Cardiology, City Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.