2011
DOI: 10.4021/jmc331w
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Presenting After a Motorcycle Accident

Abstract: Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is uncommon in emergency services, but clinicians come across patients with pre-excitation syndrome. WPW is characterized by the presence of an accessory pathway that predisposes patients to tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. Patients with WPW syndrome are potentially at an increased risk of dangerous ventricular arrhythmias. Most of the patients are young and do not have underlying structural heart disease. Management of asymptomatic patients with WPW syndrome has always r… Show more

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“…Patients with WPW syndrome may be asymptomatic or may present with palpitations, presyncope, syncope, or SCD. [6]…”
Section: Figure 2: Characteristic Ecg Findings In Wpwmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Patients with WPW syndrome may be asymptomatic or may present with palpitations, presyncope, syncope, or SCD. [6]…”
Section: Figure 2: Characteristic Ecg Findings In Wpwmentioning
confidence: 99%