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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The electrophysiologic study is used for determining the location and number of accessory pathways, determining the mechanism of tachycardia, establishing the diagnosis in those patients with questionable resting EKG.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
The purpose of these studies is to:
- Determine the location and number of accessory pathways.
- Determine the mechanism of tachycardia.
- To establish the diagnosis in those patients with questionable resting EKG.
- To evaluate the efficacy of drugs.
- To select patients for surgery and to evaluate them postoperatively.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]