Preexcitation Syndromes

The classic electrocardiogram (ECG) in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is characterized by a short PR interval and prolonged QRS duration in the presence of sinus rhythm with initial slurring. The clinical syndrome associated with above ECG finding and the history of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is referred to as WPW syndrome. Various Eponyms describing accessory or anomalous conduction pathways in addition to the normal pathway are collectively referred to as preexcitation syndromes.
Source: Current Problems in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research