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An Unusual Cause for Palpitations

Department of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore

For reprint information contact: Atasha Asmat, AFRCS Tel: 65 6772 2060 Fax: 65 6776 6475 Email: atashaa@nuh.com.sg, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Level 2, Main Building, National University Hospital, 5, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074.

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A 60-year-old lady with neurofibromatosis presented with a long-standing history of paroxysmal palpitations, which had worsened recently. She had no risk factors for heart disease. Routine blood tests, thyroid function and tests to rule out pheochromocytoma were all normal. Holter monitoring showed asymptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. . . . [Full Text of this Article]