Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is WPW syndrome?
A
There is an accessory pathway for conduction so the impulse can travel to the AVN but also to the ventricle quicker
2
Q
What does WPW syndrome look like on an ECG?
A
Short PR interval, delta waves
3
Q
What does a delta wave look like?
A
Wide QRS complex that begins slurred
4
Q
What can cause WPW syndrome?
A
Congenital, hypokalaemia, hypocalcaemia, drugs like amiodarone or tricyclic antidepressants, bradycardia, acute MI, diabetes
5
Q
How does WPW syndrome present?
A
Palpitations, severe dizziness, dyspnoea, syncope
6
Q
How do you manage WPW syndrome?
A
Vagal manoeuvre, IV adenosine, catheter ablation of pathway
7
Q
What is a vagal manoeuvre?
A
Breath holding, carotid massage, Valsalva manoeuvre
