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Electrocardiographic features of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
  1. L Keating1,
  2. F P Morris1,
  3. W J Brady2
  1. 1Emergency Department, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK
  2. 2University of Virginia Health Sciences, USA
  1. Correspondence to:
    Dr L Keating, Emergency Department, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK;
    liza.keating{at}ntlworld.com

Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is not uncommon in the emergency department. Its early recognition and initial treatment allows rapid restoration to sinus rhythm. Prompt referral to cardiology is essential for risk stratification through electrophysiological studies.

  • Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
  • electrocardiography

https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.20.5.491

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