J Heart Stroke | Volume 1, Issue 2 | Case Report | Open Access

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Induced by a Mediastinal Mass in Elderly Patients

Yuewu Zhao and Dongye Li^*

Department of Cardiology, Xuzhou Medical University, China

^*Correspondance to: Dongye Li 

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Abstract

Objective: To summarize the clinical features of paroxysmal supra ventricular tachycardia (PSVT) caused by the formation of a mediastinal mass (MM) to investigate possible mechanisms and to deepen the understanding of the inherent relationship between MM formation and PSVT.
Methods: The clinical features of three patients with frequent PSVT episodes after the appearance of MM were summarized and analyzed.
Results: None of the three cases had a history of apparent heart disease or PSVT, and all experienced recurrent PSVT after the appearance of MM, which became more frequent with the progression of MM. Conclusions: These findings suggest a causal correlation between PSVT and MM, which should be considered when diagnosing such cases.

Keywords:

Elderly; Mediastinal mass; Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Citation:

Zhao Y, Li D. Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Induced by a Mediastinal Mass in Elderly Patients. J Heart Stroke. 2016; 1(2): 1009.