WPW SYNDROME
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EASY-WPW: a novel ECG-algorithm for easy and reliable localization of manifest accessory pathways in children and adults Open
Aims Accessory pathway (AP) ablation is a standard procedure for the treatment of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW). Twelve-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)-based delta wave analysis is essential for predicting ablation sites. Previous algo…
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Accuracy of the Electrocardiogram in Localizing the Accessory Pathway in Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern Open
The agreement rates observed for the analyzed scores indicated a low discriminative ability of the ECG in locating the AP in patients with WPW.
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A Novel and Simple Algorithm Using Surface Electrocardiogram That Localizes Accessory Conduction Pathway in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Pediatric Patients. Open
This simple, novel algorithm could differentiate left from right AP and septal from free wall AP in pediatric patients with WPW syndrome.
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The success rate of radiofrequency catheter ablation in Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrome patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
RFA showed a high success rate, low recurrence rate and low rate of complications in WPW patients.
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Sudden cardiac death due to the Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome Open
Rationale: The Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is a benign heart disease with accessory pathways, which can result in cardiac arrhythmias. The purpose of this case report is to introduce a rare case of sudden cardiac death (SCD) with …
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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia in Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome in a Newborn—Case Report and Mini-Review Open
Wolff–Parkinson–White (WPW) syndrome is a rare abnormal condition frequently associated with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and is described as an arrhythmia under the form of increased heartbeat. Currently, there are vario…
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Electrophysiological and anatomical background of the fusion configuration of diastolic and presystolic Purkinje potentials in patients with verapamil‐sensitive idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia Open
Background It is unclear whether false tendons (FTs) are a substantial part of the reentry circuit of verapamil‐sensitive idiopathic left ventricular tachycardia (ILVT). This study aimed to prove the association between FTs and the slow co…
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Aneurysm Of The Muscular Septum Associated With Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome Presenting As Dilated Cardiomyopathy; A Report Of Two Cases Open
Muscular septal aneurysms are extremely rare without a ventricular septal defect and are diagnosed accidentally in most cases. Reported cases generally have rhythm disturbance or electrocardiographic findings of Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) …
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Fasciculoventricular accessory pathways following repair of ventricular septal defects Open
The most common form of preexcitation in the pediatric population is due to Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) where atrioventricular (AV) conduction occurs partially or entirely through a congenital accessory AV bypass tract.1 Acquired …
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Concealed Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome revealed by acute coronary syndrome Open
Wolff–Parkinson–White (WPW) syndrome is a conduction disturbance in which atrial impulses are transmitted to the ventricles by an accessory pathway instead of the normal atrioventricular conduction. The WPW syndrome may either simulate myo…
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A sailor's dilemma: A case of preexcitation via a fasciculoventricular pathway Open
A history of ventricular preexcitation conditions is disqualifying from service in the United States Navy.1 Between 0.1% and 0.3% of the population have elements of electrocardiographic preexcitation,2 with these conditions being managed b…
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Digital health care and arrhythmia: a case of WPW syndrome in South Korea, 2020 Open
A case of an office worker with WPW syndrome managing the disease using a smart watch is presented. Further research is required to ensure its scientific validity, and we suggest policymakers promptly introduce digital health care to occup…
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Third Trimester of Pregnancy Open
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is rare and is characterized by an accessory pathway that predisposes patients to tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Early recognition is important and should be evaluated by a multidisciplinary…
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Quetiapine and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Open
Quetiapine is occasionally associated with cardiovascular adverse effects such as QTc prolongation. QTc prolongation is a side effect that requires monitoring in order to avoid more serious cardiac complications. One particular understudie…
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WOLFF-PARKINSON-WHITE SYNDROME Open
WPW syndrome is a congenital heart disease that is characterized by the presence of abnormal electrical connections between the atria and ventricles of the heart. In 1930, Louis Wolff, Sir John Parkinson, and Paul Dudley white published a …
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Examination and treatment of a female patient with symptomatic manifesting WPW phenomenon: case report Open
We describe a clinical case of 37 y.o. woman with anteroseptal accessory pathway associated with left ventricular dyssynchrony and ejection fraction reduction. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and phenomenon diagnostic criteria are discussed.
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Sugammadex Use in a Patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome Open
We think that it is appropriate to use sugammadex to reverse rocuronium for the prevention of sudden hemodynamic changes in patients with WPW who underwent general anesthesia.
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Effects of Bisoprolol and Flecainide in an Elderly Patient with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia and Atrial Fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Open
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome can develop paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or/and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). AF in WPW syndrome is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia. Radiofrequency catheter ablation i…
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Pre-Excited Atrial Fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature Open
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is defined by specific electrocardiogram (ECG) changes resulting in ventricular pre-excitation (the so-called WPW pattern), related to the presence of an accessory pathway (AP), combined with recurrent …
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Sequential Abolition of Antegrade and Retrograde Conduction in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: A Case Series Open
BACKGROUND Radiofrequency ablation in cases of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a relatively safe procedure that yields good results. However, the electrical characteristics of WPW syndrome have not yet been fully elucidated. Herein…
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Anesthetic Technique for Transesophageal Electrophysiology Studies in Pediatric Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Open
Objective: Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome require risk assessment to determine their potential for sudden cardiac death. Transesophageal electrophysiology studies (TEEPS) are an effective risk stratification tool. The p…
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Delta wave automatic mapping and catheter ablation without fluoroscopy in patients with overt accessory pathway: A new workflow Open
Accessory pathways (AP) are abnormal electrical connections between 2 parts of the heart, usually isolated one from the other. Atrioventricular AP may be responsible for atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT), which accounts for abo…
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Diagnostic Test Accuracy of Exercise Testing in Detecting High-Risk Accessory Pathways in WPW: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is characterized by ventricular pre-excitation, which can lead to severe arrhythmic events such as supraventricular tachycardia and pre-excited atrial fibrillation. The diagnostic value of no…
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Revisiting Electrocardiographic Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern Open
Electrocardiographic features of a short PR interval, a delta wave, and a wide QRS complex constitutes a Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) pattern.Asymptomatic electrocardiographic findings are defined as a WPW pattern.Symptomatic patients with …
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PRKAG2 and PRKAG3 genes in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: a literature review Open
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) is a syndrome with early ventricular excitation due to the abnormal electrical conduction through an accessory atrioventricular pathway, and is usually accompanied by supraventricular tachycardia. There…
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Ventricular fibrillation development following atrial fibrillation after the ingestion of sildenaphil in a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Open
Complications in the accessory pathway in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome could cause different clinical conditions by inducing different arrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of these arrhythmias and is important as it causes …
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Wolf – Parkinson – White syndrome Open
The article deals with the syndrome of WPW, which is one of the variants of ventricular preexcitation. Ventricular preexcitation means that the ventricular myocardium is activated by an atrial impulse earlier than expected if the ventricul…
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Atrial Flutter in PRKAG2 Syndrome: Clinical and Electrophysiological Characteristics Open
Background PRKAG2 syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disease, a phenocopy of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy characterized by intracellular glycogen accumulation. Clinical manifestations include ventricular preexcitation, cardiac conduction…
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Ventricular fibrillation as a primary manifestation of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Open
Wolffův-Parkinsonův-Whiteův (WPW) syndrom je definován přítomností akcesorní dráhy a s ní souvisejících symptomů. Typickým EKG obrazem preexcitace je krátký interval PQ, přítomnost vlny delta a rozšíření komplexu QRS na povrchovém EKG. Pod…
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Choice of Management in a Rare Case of Symptomatic Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome Type B Open
Introduction: Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome type B is a congenital condition involving abnormal electrical conduction between the atria and the ventricles that provide an accessory pathway (AP) for a re-entrant tachycardia circuit.B…