Steliana Cosmina Paja

Dr. Steliana Cosmina Paja


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 January 2024 in Diagnostics
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RVRadu Gabriel Vatasescu
Radu Gabriel Vatasescu
SPSteliana Cosmina Paja
Steliana Cosmina Paja
ISIoana Sus
Ioana Sus
SCsimona Cainap
simona Cainap
SMStefana Maria Moisa
Stefana Maria Moisa
Eliza CintezaEliza Cinteza
Eliza Cinteza
Wolf–Parkinson–White (WPW) syndrome is a disorder characterized by the presence of at least one accessory pathway (AP) that can predispose people to atrial/ventricular tachyarrhythmias and even sudden cardiac death. It is the second most common cause of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in most parts of the world, affecting about 0.1–0.3% of the general population. Most patients with WPW syndrome have normal anatomy, but it may be associated with concomitant congenital heart disease or systemic diseases. Although many individuals are asymptomatic, during supraventricular arrhythmia episodes, they may experience severe symptoms, including syncope or even sudden cardiac death (mainly due to pre-excited atrial fibrillation over rapidly conducting AP). In addition to arrhythmia-related symptoms, for some specific locations of the APs with overt anterograde conduction, there might be a reduction in exercise capacity mediated by a reduction in LV systolic performance due to anomalous LV depolarization. Although it is typically diagnosed through electrocardiography (ECG), additional tests are necessary for risk assessment. Management of WPW syndrome may be quite challenging and can vary from only acknowledging the presence of the accessory pathway to pharmacological treatment or radiofrequency ablation. Early diagnosis, risk assessment, and appropriate treatment are critical steps in the management of WPW syndrome, aiming to improve the quality of life and reduce the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias.