# Holiday Heart Syndrome in a 22-Year-Old Male: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A young man developed a heart rhythm disorder after binge drinking, highlighting the importance of considering 'holiday heart syndrome' in young patients.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the understanding of HHS in young, healthy individuals without prior cardiac issues.

## Key findings

- A 22-year-old male developed arrhythmia after binge drinking, consistent with HHS.
- The patient had no family history of heart disease and no recurrence after two years.
- HHS should be considered in young patients with arrhythmia to avoid unnecessary testing.

## Abstract

Holiday heart syndrome (HHS) is an acute cardiac arrhythmia following an episode of binge drinking. We report a healthy 22-year-old male with HHS after one night of binge drinking. The patient had no family history of cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, or cardiac disease. Diagnosis was made after a thorough workup, including imaging and laboratory analysis.

After a two-year period with no repeat episodes of arrhythmia, the patient decided to follow up with electrophysiology on an as-needed basis. It is important for providers to consider HHS as a possible diagnosis of exclusion in cases of arrhythmia in the young population to avoid excessive healthcare costs.