Parasystole in a Mahaim Accessory Pathway

Abstract

Automaticity has been described in Mahaim pathways, both spontaneously and during radiofrequency ablation. We describe an unusual case of automatic rhythm from a Mahaim pathway presenting as parasystole. The parasystolic beats were also found to initiate tachycardia, resulting in initial presentation with incessant tachycardia and tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy.

Keywords

• Mahaim tachycardia
• Parasystole
• Automaticity