Catheter ablation outcomes in monozygotic twins with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and novel TTN/LRP6 variants

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Authors: Boping Huang, Zhijun Zhang, Changsheng Ma
Cited by: 3
References: 8

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Genetic associations with isolated sporadic Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome have rarely been reported. We report a rare case of monozygotic twin male children diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. METHODS AND RESULTS: Electrophysiological mapping of the monozygotic twin male children revealed an identical accessory pathway located 1 o'clock anterior to the mitral annulus, which were successfully blocked by radiofrequency ablation. Whole-genome sequencing analysis of the monozygotic twin revealed heterozygous mutations in the TTN and LRP6 genes. CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the potential role of genetic factors in the development of sporadic Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and may contribute to a better understanding of disease mechanisms and the development of treatment strategies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Acta cardiologica. Supplementum
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
81
Issue
6
Pages
821–824
Publication date
3 July 2026
Language
EN