Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ECG Interpretation with Sample Strip
ECG Strip
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Rhythm Strip Features
Rate: Normal (60-100 bpm)Rhythm: Regular unless atrial fibrillation present
P Wave: Normal
PR Interval: Can be short (<0.12 sec)
QRS: Usually wide (> 0.12 sec)
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW ECG) is a condition in which electrical signals traverse an abnormal extra electrical pathway of the heart call the bundle of Kent. This may cause the ventricles to prematurely contract. This can result in supraventricular tachycardia. WPW is a common cause of fast pediatric heart rate problems.
External Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolff%E2%80%93Parkinson%E2%80%93White_syndrome
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External Source:http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000151.htm
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Authors and Sources
Authors and Reviewers
- ECG heart rhythm modules: Thomas O'Brien.
- ECG monitor simulation developer: Steve Collmann
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12 Lead Course: Dr. Michael Mazzini, MD.
- Spanish language ECG: Breena R. Taira, MD, MPH
- Medical review: Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD
- Medical review: Dr. Pedro Azevedo, MD, Cardiology
- Last Update: 11/8/2021
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