Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 20:48, 20 August 2013
Editor-In-Chief:C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.[1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hilda Mahmoudi M.D., M.P.H.[2]
Definition
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) is a syndrome of pre-excitation of the ventricles of the heart due to an accessory pathway known as the Bundle of Kent.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
Management
| Clinical history of palpitations 12 Lead ECG (sinus rhythm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-excitation presents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspect AVRT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refer to arrhythmia specialits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||