Difference between revisions of "Ventricular Preexcitation Syndrome"
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (Ventricular Preexcitation Syndrome)
- This syndrome occurs when the conduction travels from the SA node and then completely bypasses the AV
node and travels to the bundle of His or the ventricles.
Causes
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (cats); congenital heart disorders
ECG Appearance: Short PR interval; Prolonged QRS complex; Notch in the R wave
Treatment
Treatment for tachycardia if necessary: digoxin, quinidine etc.