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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in an Adolescent With Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Coincidence?
No abstract available (Source: JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology)
Source: JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology - March 1, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Images Source Type: research

The Effect of Accessory Pathway Location on Cardiac Function in Adult Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Conclusions: Anterograde conduction with a septal or right free wall accessory pathway may cause left ventricular dyssynchrony and impair left ventricular function. Intraventricular left ventricular dyssynchrony seems to be responsible for the pathogenesis of left ventricular dysfunction. Radiofrequency catheter ablation results in decreased NT-proBNP levels, normalized QRS duration, mechanical resynchronization, and improved left ventricular function. PMID: 33489357 [PubMed] (Source: Cardiology Research and Practice)
Source: Cardiology Research and Practice - January 27, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhang Y, Xin M, Liu T, Song S, Wang W, Li J, Xu B, Hou X, Dong B Tags: Cardiol Res Pract Source Type: research

Every journey begins with the first step: Reflections on the first catheter ablation in humans
Today, we take for granted the incredible role that catheter ablation plays in the therapy of patients with cardiac arrhythmias —it was not always this way. In the 1970s, patients with potentially life-threatening supraventricular arrhythmias were treated by open heart surgery with direct ligation or cryoablation of the atrioventricular (AV) junction. Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome underwent open-chest surgic al ablation of the bypass tract. (Source: Heart Rhythm)
Source: Heart Rhythm - January 1, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Melvin M. Scheinman Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research

Ventricular Preexcitation in a Patient Found to Have Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
This case report describes a man in his 30s with a history of methamphetamine and heroin use who presented with 30 minutes of exertional, sharp, left-sided chest pain. (Source: JAMA Internal Medicine)
Source: JAMA Internal Medicine - December 14, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

Memory T-waves, a rare cause of T-wave inversion in the emergency department
R Gunaseelan, M Sasikumar, K Aswin, B Nithya, N Balamurugan, M VivekanandanJournal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock 2020 13(4):312-316 One of the rare causes of diffuse T-wave inversion (TWI) in electrocardiogram (ECG) is memory T-waves. This should be considered among the differentials of diffuse TWI in ECG of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED), especially when they have previous episodes of ventricular tachycardia (VT) or pacemaker implantation or Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. These TWIs are benign and do not require any treatment. However, it is of paramount importance for the emergency physician t...
Source: Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock - December 7, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: R Gunaseelan M Sasikumar K Aswin B Nithya N Balamurugan M Vivekanandan Source Type: research

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in a Newborn-Case Report and Mini-Review.
Abstract Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a rare abnormal condition frequently associated with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) and is described as an arrhythmia under the form of increased heartbeat. Currently, there are various possible treatments going from medicines such as adenosine and beta-blockers to cardioversion. The unknown causes of this condition together with the different responses to treatment in each patient make it difficult to establish the best therapeutic approach. In this context, in the current paper, we were interested in reporting the therapeutic options and th...
Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - November 5, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Luca AC, Curpan AS, Miron I, Horhota EO, Iordache AC Tags: Medicina (Kaunas) Source Type: research

Incidence of clinically significant ECG abnormalities in healthy volunteers participating in cardio-pulmonary exercise research
We report the ECG findings in 56 (mean age 37.46 yrs, SD 10.55; 29 males) healthy asymptomatic volunteers who performed maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing for a research trial.Abnormal ECG findings were found in 3/56 (5%) participants. 1 (3%) male, aged 32, demonstrated resting ECG abnormalities and exertional ST depression of 2 mm. Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome was diagnosed and subsequently treated with accessory pathway ablation. 2 of 27 (7%) female subjects had evidence of ST depression at peak exercise in ≥ 2 inferolateral leads. Subjects were 44 and 48 years and demonstrated ST depression of 1.8mm and 1.5mm...
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 28, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Shakespeare, J., Parkes, E., Mata, I., Parr, D. G. Tags: Respiratory function technologists/scient. Source Type: research

Change of Paradigm in the Management of Patients with Accessory Pathways over the Last Forty Years: Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome as an Electrophysiological Marvel at Risk of Extinction
Publication date: Available online 12 October 2020Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology ClinicsAuthor(s): Roberto De Ponti, Giuseppe Bagliani, Fabio M. Leonelli (Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics)
Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics - October 13, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Outcomes of ablation in Wolff-Parkinson-White-syndrome: Data from the German Ablation Registry
Catheter ablation is recommended for symptomatic WPW-syndrome. Commonly perceived low recurrence rates were challenged recently. We sought to identify patient strata at increased risk. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 1, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johannes Brado, Matthias Hochadel, Jochen Senges, Karl-Heinz Kuck, Dietrich Andresen, Stephan Willems, Florian Straube, Thomas Deneke, Lars Eckardt, Johannes Brachmann, Stefan K ääb, Moritz F. Sinner Source Type: research

The Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in the Neonate.
Abstract BACKGROUND: Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) is a congenital defect of the cardiac conduction system (CCS), with proliferation of extra embryologic conduction pathways and rapid conduction of electrical impulses. The estimated neonatal incidence of 0.1% to 0.2% may be misrepresented secondary to missed or misdiagnosis. Undiagnosed WPW can result in sudden cardiac death. PURPOSE: To discuss the pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis, management, and lifespan implications of WPW in the prenatal and postnatal periods. METHODS/SEARCH STRATEGY: A literature review was conducted using PubMed...
Source: Advances in Neonatal Care - August 18, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Chambers S, Jnah A, Newberry D Tags: Adv Neonatal Care Source Type: research

Radiofrequency catheter ablation without radiation exposure in a 13th week pregnant woman with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
Authors: Jeong HK, Yoon N, Park HW, Cho JG Abstract A 36-year-old woman with 12-week gestation visited the emergency department, complaining of palpitations. Her electrocardiography (ECG) demonstrated ventricular pre-excitation combined with atrial fibrillation. The polarity of the delta waves in leads V5, V6, I, and aVL were positive and negative in leads V1, III, and aVF, suggesting that the accessory pathway (AP) was located on the right posterior free wall. She did not want to take any medicine to prevent the tachycardia. Moreover, the shortest pre-excited RR interval during the atrial fibrillation was...
Source: Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine - July 27, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Rev Cardiovasc Med Source Type: research

New Algorithm for Accessory Pathway Localization Focused on Screening Septal Pathways in Pediatric Patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Published algorithms for accessory pathway localization in Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome are inaccurate in pediatric patients especially for septal pathways. (Source: Heart Rhythm)
Source: Heart Rhythm - July 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Seung Min Baek, Mi Kyoung Song, Jae-Sun Uhm, Gi Beom Kim, Eun Jung Bae Source Type: research

Ablation of manifest septal accessory pathways: a single-center experience
ConclusionIn this single-center experience, ablation of manifest SAP was associated with high success rates and low complication rates. No instances of permanent heart block requiring pacing occurred. (Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology)
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - July 13, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Electrocardiogram interpretation among pediatricians: Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practice
Conclusions: Pediatricians recognize the importance of ECGs. However, their skill and level of accuracy at interpretation is suboptimal, including cardiologists, and may affect patient care. Thus, efforts should be made to improve ECG understanding to provide better service to patients. (Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Annals of Pediatric Cardiology - July 7, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohammad A Ebrahim Reem K Alseid Raghad T Aleinati Volkan Tuzcu Source Type: research