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Arch. cardiol. Méx ; 88(3): 212-218, jul.-sep. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088752

ABSTRACT

Resumen Objetivos: Las vías accesorias (VAc) fascículo-ventriculares (FV) tienen una localización anatómica similar a las VAcanteroseptales derechas (ASD) y comparten características electrocardiográficas. El objetivo es comparar características electrocardiográficas de las VAC FV con las de las ASD en pediatría. Métodos: Se incluyeron pacientes con preexcitación manifiesta sometidos a estudio electrofisiológico. Las VAc FV se definieron por un intervalo HV ≤ 32ms y un alargamiento del AH sin modificación del HV, del grado o patrón de preexcitación ventricular durante la estimulación auricular. Tres observadores independientes y ciegos analizaron los ECG en cada grupo. Resultados: De 288 pacientes, 15 (5.2%) presentaban VAC FV y 14 VAC ASD (4.9%). El intervalo PR fue más largo en las VAc FV que en las ASD (113 ± 21 vs. 86 ± 13 ms respectivamente; p = < 0.001) y la duración del QRS fue menor (95 ± 12 vs. 137 ± 24 ms respectivamente; p = < 0.001). El ECG de las VAc FV presentó una deflexión rápida de baja amplitud previa al inicio del QRS en 13 de 15 pacientes (87%) y en 2 con VAc AV ASD (14%); (p = 0.003). Conclusiones: El intervalo PR fue más largo y el complejo QRS más angosto en la VAC FV respecto de las ASD. La presencia de una deflexión rápida de baja amplitud previa al inicio del QRS permitiría diferenciarlas de las aurículo-ventriculares ASD de manera no invasiva.


Abstract Objectives: Fasciculo-ventricular (FV) accessory pathways (AP's) and right anteroseptal (RAS) AP's share similar anatomic locations and electrocardiographic characteristics. The objective of this article is to compare these features in children. Methods: All patients with manifest pre-excitation who underwent an electrophysiological study were included. Fasciculo-ventricular AP's were defined by the presence of an HV inter- val ≤ 32 ms and a prolongation of the AH without changes in the HV interval, or the level of pre-excitation during atrial pacing. Three independent and blind observers analysed the ECG's in both groups. Results: Out of 288 patients, 15 (5.2%) had FV AP's and 14 (4.9%) right AS AP's. The PR interval was longer in FV AP's than in RAS (113 ± 21 vs 86 ± 13 ms respectively; P < .001) and the QRS was narrower (95 ± 12 vs 137 ± 24 ms respectively; P < .001). The ECG in patients with FV AP's showed a rapid low amplitude deflection at the begining of the QRS in 13 out of 15 patients (87%) and in 2 (14%) the RAS AP group (P = .003). Conclusions: The PR interval was longer and the QRS complex was narrower in patients with FV AP's. The presence of a rapid low amplitude deflection at the beginning of the QRS complex would allow to differentiate them from RAS AP's non-invasively.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Electrocardiography/methods , Ventricular Septum/physiopathology , Accessory Atrioventricular Bundle/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/physiopathology , Retrospective Studies , Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac , Accessory Atrioventricular Bundle/physiopathology
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Clin. biomed. res ; 37(4): 358-361, 2017. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-877330

ABSTRACT

Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a rare form of cardiomyopathy characterized by prominent left ventricular (LV) trabeculae, deep intertrabecular recesses, and the thin compacted layer. The disease is potentially associated with sudden cardiac death due to LV dysfunction and ventricular arrhythmias. The presence of accessory pathway and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is particularly rare in adults. Here we describe the rare association of LVNC and ventricular pre-excitation in an 18-year-old female with neonatal hypoxic brain injury (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Isolated Noncompaction of the Ventricular Myocardium/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Cardiomyopathies/diagnosis , Heart Diseases/diagnosis , Heart Ventricles/physiopathology , Isolated Noncompaction of the Ventricular Myocardium/physiopathology
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 107(4): 331-338, Oct. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827850

ABSTRACT

Abstract Background: There are currently several electrocardiographic algorithms to locate the accessory pathway (AP) in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. Objective: To compare the ability of electrocardiographic algorithms in identifying the location of the AP in patients with WPW pattern referred for ablation. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, retrospective study with 111 patients with WPW syndrome referred for AP ablation. The electrocardiogram (ECG) obtained prior to the ablation was analyzed by an experienced observer who consecutively applied seven algorithms to identify non-invasively the AP. We then compared the location estimated with this assessment with that obtained in the electrophysiological study and calculated the agreement rates. Results: Among the APs, 59 (53.15%) were distributed around the mitral annulus and the remaining 52 (46.85%) were located around the tricuspid annulus. The overall absolute accuracy of the algorithms evaluated varied between 27% and 47%, increasing to between 40% and 76% when we included adjacent locations. The absolute agreement rate by AP location was 2.00-52.20% for septal APs (n = 51), increasing to 5.90-90.20% when considering adjacent locations; 7.70-69.20% for right APs (n = 13), increasing to 42.90-100% when considering adjacent locations; and 21.70-54.50% for left APs (n = 47), increasing to 50-87% when considering adjacent locations. Conclusion: The agreement rates observed for the analyzed scores indicated a low discriminative ability of the ECG in locating the AP in patients with WPW.


Resumo Fundamento: Existem atualmente vários algoritmos eletrocardiográficos para localizar a via acessória (VA) em pacientes com síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW). Objetivo: Comparar a capacidade discriminativa dos algoritmos eletrocardiográficos na localização da VA no padrão de WPW em pacientes encaminhados para ablação. Métodos: Estudo observacional, transversal e retrospectivo, incluindo 111 pacientes com síndrome de WPW encaminhados para ablação da VA. O eletrocardiograma (ECG) prévio à ablação foi analisado por um observador experiente que aplicou consecutivamente sete algoritmos para identificar a VA de forma não invasiva. A localização estimada com esta avaliação foi comparada à obtida no estudo eletrofisiológico e as taxas de acerto foram calculadas. Resultados: Entre as VAs, 59 (53,15%) estavam distribuídas ao redor do anel mitral e as restantes 52 (46,85%) em torno do anel tricúspide. O acerto global absoluto dos algoritmos em estudo variou entre 27% e 47%, aumentando para 40% a 76% quando incluímos localizações adjacentes. O acerto absoluto em função da localização da VA foi o seguinte: para as VAs septais (n = 51) variou entre 2% e 52,20% (5,90% e 90,20% incluindo localizações adjacentes), para as VAs direitas (n = 13) variou entre 7,70% e 69,20% (42,90% e 100%, incluindo localizações adjacentes), para as VAs esquerdas (n = 47) variou entre 21,70% e 54,50% (50% a 87%, incluindo as localizações adjacentes). Conclusões: Os índices de acerto observados para os escores analisados indicaram uma reduzida capacidade discriminativa do ECG na localização da VA em pacientes com WPW.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Algorithms , Electrocardiography/methods , Accessory Atrioventricular Bundle/diagnosis , Reference Standards , Reference Values , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/physiopathology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Retrospective Studies , Catheter Ablation , Statistics, Nonparametric , Accessory Atrioventricular Bundle/physiopathology
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Mem. Inst. Invest. Cienc. Salud (Impr.) ; 13(2): 108-114, ago. 2015. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BDNPAR | ID: biblio-869041

ABSTRACT

La técnica de mapeo endocárdico durante el estudio electrofisiológico ha sido extensamente empleada en el análisis de las taquicardias paroxísticas supraventriculares (TPS). Mediante este mapeo endocárdico y el análisis meticuloso de los electrogramas endocárdicos y los respectivos intervalos de conducción, es posible localizar el sitio de origen de las arritmias y así facilitar su tratamiento ablativo por medio de catéteres de radiofrecuencia. Se describe el caso de un hombre de 29 años con síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) que manifiestó que presentaba varios episodios documentados de TPS con serio compromiso hemodinámico que motivaba su frecuente internación en terapia intensiva. El mapeo electrofisiológico endocárdico meticuloso demostró la presencia de un haz anómalo de Kent auriculoventricular izquierdo en posición posteroseptal. El período refractario absoluto del haz anómalo de Kent fue de 240 ms. La primera emisión de radiofrecuencia a través de un catéter adecuadamente posicionado previo terminó la taquicardia. La taquicardia permaneció no inducible a partir de entonces. En estas dos décadas de seguimiento clínico, el paciente no ha presentado ni un solo episodio de taquicardia. La curación definitiva generada por la ablación del haz anómalo de Kent ha proporcionado un cambio drástico, total y beneficioso en la calidad de vida al paciente. Los beneficios clínicos y socioeconómicos son mayores cuanto más temprano en la evolución se realice el procedimiento de ablación de arritmias.


Endocardial mapping has been widely used for the analysis of supraventriculartachycardias during electrophysiological study. This mapping and the detailed analysis ofendocardial electrograms and conduction intervals allow for the localization of the site oforigin of the arrhythmias thus facilitating curative treatment with radiofrequency catheterablation. The case describes our 29 years old patient with manifested Wolff-ParkinsonWhitesyndrome that presented frequent, documented episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with serious hemodynamic alteration that needed frequentadmissions to intensive care units despite the use of 2-3 antiarrhythmic agents per day. Adetailed endocardial mapping showed a left posteroseptal accessory pathway. Theaccessory pathway effective refractory period is 240 ms. The first radiofrequency emissionthrough an adequately positioned radiofrequency catheter terminated the tachycardia. Thetachycardia was rendered non-inducible thereafter. In two decades of follow-up, the patienthas not presented a single episode of tachycardia. The definite cure provided by theradiofrequency ablation produced a total, dramatic, and beneficial change in the quality oflife of the patient. The clinical and socio-economical benefits are greater the earlier thearrhythmia ablation procedure is performed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Catheter Ablation/history , Arrhythmias, Cardiac , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Tachycardia, Paroxysmal , Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac
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Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.) ; 28(3): 224-233, mai.-jun. 2015. tab, ilus, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-775245

ABSTRACT

Fundamentos: A síndrome do PRKAG2 é classificada como uma doença de armazenamento de glicogênio, caracterizada pela presença da síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW), hipertrofia ventricular (HV) e doençado sistema de condução (DSC).Objetivos: Identificar potenciais fatores prognósticos para eventos em indivíduos acometidos por essa doença edescrever as características clínicas. Métodos: Sessenta indivíduos foram acompanhados de março de 2005 a março de 2015, estratificados em doisgrupos: Grupo 1 (G1) - portadores de WPW, HV ou ambos; e Grupo 2 (G2) - indivíduos assintomáticos, comexame físico, eletrocardiograma e ecocardiograma normais. Realizados anamense, exame físico, eletrocardiograma e ecocardiograma. Quando necessário, realizou-se Holter e estudo eletrofisiológico. Resultados: Dos 60 indivíduos selecionados, 18 constituíram o G1. Destes, 11 (61,1%) tinham HV associada à WPW, 6 (33,3%) apresentavam WPW isolada e 1 (5,6%) paciente apresentava HV isolada. A média de idade foi 27,0±16,0 anos e 32 (53,3%) eram do sexo masculino. Apenas indivíduos do Grupo 1 apresentaram eventos isolados: 3 (17,0%) paradas cardíacas, 2 (11,0%) mortes súbitas, 6 (33,0%) implantes de marca-passo, 4 (22,0%) acidentes isquêmicos encefálicos transitórios e 9 (50,0%) eventos combinados. Os potenciais preditores de eventos combinados foram: tamanho de átrio esquerdo (p=0,07) diabetes mellitus (p=0,05) e os bloqueios atrioventriculares (p=0,019). Esses fatores não evidenciaram significância estatística, quando comparados na análise de regressão de Cox. Conclusões: Em portadores de WPW com hipertrofia ventricular ocorreu associação entre diabetes mellitus, bloqueio atrioventricular e tamanho de átrio esquerdo com os principais desfechos.


Background: The PRKAG2 syndrome is classified as a glycogen storage disease, characterized by the presence of the Wolff Parkinson-Whitesyndrome (WPW), ventricular hypertrophy (VH) and conduction system disease (CSD). Objectives: Finding potential prognostic factors for events in individuals affected by this disease and describing the clinical characteristics. Methods: Sixty individuals were monitored from March 2005 to March 2015, being divided into two groups: Group 1 (G1) - patients with WPW, VH or both; and Group 2 (G2) - asymptomatic patients, with normal physical examination, electrocardiogram and echocardiography. It included the performance of medical history, physical examination, electrocardiogram and echocardiogram. Holter and electrophysiological study were performed when necessary. Results: G1 was made of 18 out of the 60 patients selected. Of these, 11 (61.1%) had VH related to WPW, 6 (33.3%) had isolated WPW and 1 (5.6%) patient had isolated VH. The mean age was 27.0±16.0 years and 32 (53.3%) were male. Only the patients in Group 1 had isolated events: 3 (17.0%) cardiac arrests, 2 (11.0%) sudden deaths, 6 (33.0%) pacemaker implants, 4 (22.0%) transient ischemic attacks and 9 (50.0%) combined events. The events predictors in potential combined were: left atrium size (p=0.07) diabetes mellitus (p=0.05) and the atrioventricular blocks (p=0.019). Those factors did not have statistic significance when compared in the Cox regression analysis. Conclusions: In WPV patients with ventricular hypertrophy there was an association of diabetes mellitus, atrioventricular blockand left atrium size with the main outcomes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Death, Sudden, Cardiac , Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular/diagnosis , Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular/physiopathology , Risk Factors , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/physiopathology , Cohort Studies , Diabetes Mellitus , Echocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography/methods , Atrial Fibrillation/complications , Atrial Fibrillation/diagnosis , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Multivariate Analysis , Prognosis , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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RELAMPA, Rev. Lat.-Am. Marcapasso Arritm ; 27(3): 136-139, jul.-set. 2014.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-736744

ABSTRACT

Relata-se o caso de paciente do sexo masculino portador de síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White,hipertrofia ventricular e doença do sistema de condução, que apresentou duas paradas cardiorrespiratórias,insuficiência cardíaca congestiva e uma nova variação no gene PRKAG2.


We report the case of a male patient suffering from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, ventricularhypertrophy, cardiac conduction system disease, who presented two cardiorespiratory arrests, congestive heartfailure and a new variation in the PRKAG2 gene.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Heart Arrest/complications , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/drug therapy , Amiodarone/administration & dosage , Aspirin/administration & dosage , Atropine/administration & dosage , Echocardiography , Electrocardiography , Epinephrine/administration & dosage , Mutation/genetics
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West Indian med. j ; 62(7): 672-674, Sept. 2013. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045724

ABSTRACT

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is defined as the presence of an accessory atrioventricular pathway which is manifested as delta waves and short PR interval on electrocardiography (ECG). However, some WPW cases do not have typical findings on ECG and may remain undiagnosed unless palpitations occur. Sudden cardiac death may be the first manifestation of WPW and develops mostly secondary to degeneration of atrial fibrillation into ventricular fibrillation. In this report, we present a case of undiagnosed WPW with minimal preexcitation on ECG and who suffered an episode of malignant arrhythmia as the first manifestation of the disease.


El síndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) se define como la presencia de una vía accesoria atrioventricular que se manifiesta como ondas delta, e intervalos cortos de PR en el electrocardiograma (ECG). Sin embargo, algunos casos de WPW no tienen resultados típicos en el ECG, y pueden permanecer sin diagnosticar a menos que se produzcan palpitaciones. La muerte cardíaca súbita puede ser la primera manifestación de WPW, y se produce principalmente de forma secundaria a la degeneración de la fibrilación auricular en fibrilación ventricular. En este reporte, presentamos un caso no diagnosticado de WPW con preexcitación mínima en el ECG, con un episodio de arritmia maligna como primera manifestación de la enfermedad.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/etiology , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/complications , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/physiopathology , Electric Countershock , Catheter Ablation , Electroencephalography , Heart Conduction System/physiopathology
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Rev. méd. hered ; 23(1): 45-47, ene.-mar. 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-620774

ABSTRACT

Se describe el caso de una mujer de 57 años de edad, con diagnóstico de síndrome de Wolf Parkinson White, en tratamiento con amiodarona 200 mg/día; que acudió por presentar palpitaciones, fatiga y aumento de sueño. Al examen físico no se encontró bocio, pero los reflejos osteotendinosos estaban prolongados. Los exámenes auxiliares mostraron TSH elevado, T4 libre disminuido y anticuerpos antiperoxidasa tiroidea negativos. Se suspendió la amiodarona y se inició levotiroxina. Después de dos meses; los niveles de TSH y T4 libre eran normales y la paciente no presentaba molestias. La amiodarona está asociada a diversos efectos adversos que pueden limitar su uso. Entre estos efectos adversos, se describe el hipotiroidismo inducido, que se caracteriza por TSH elevado, T4 libre disminuido y síntomas inespecíficos como fatiga, intolerancia al frío y piel seca. El tratamiento de elección es la levotiroxina.


We report a case of a Wolf Parkinson White syndrome in a 57-yearl-old woman receiving amiodarone (200 mg/ day) who presented with tachycardia, fatigue and somnolence. The physical examination did not reveal goiter, but the osteotendinous reflexes were brisk. Laboratory examinations revealed high TSH level, low T4 free level and negative antiperoxidase antibodies. Amiodarone was stopped and levotiroxine was started. Two months after, TSH and T4 free levels were normal and the patient was asymptomatic. Amiodarone is associated with several side effects that can preclude its indication; one of these side effects is hypothiroidism, characterized by high TSH levels, low T4 free levels and unspecific symptoms such as fatigue, cool intolerance and dry skin. The treatment of choice is levotiroxine.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Amiodarone/therapeutic use , Hypothyroidism , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Thyroiditis
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Arch. cardiol. Méx ; 80(4): 329-337, oct.-dic. 2010.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-632008

ABSTRACT

Since the first description of the disease now known as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, much knowledge has been gained through several experimental and clinical studies all over the world. The Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez in Mexco City has not been the exception. In this report, we describe the clinical, electrocardiographic and electrophysiologic contributions of past and present researchers at the Institute, as well as the experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the W-P-W syndrome at this Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez.


Desde la primera descripción de la enfermedad que ahora conocemos como Wolff-Parkinson-White, se ha acumulado una fuente importante de conocimientos a través de múltiples estudios clínicos y experimentales realizados en todo el mundo. El Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez no ha sido la excepción, en esta revisión se describen las contribuciones de los investigadores de dicho Instituto, tanto en los aspectos clínicos, electrocardiográficos y electrofisiológicos. Asimismo se presenta la experiencia del Instituto en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta entidad.


Subject(s)
Humans , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/therapy , Academies and Institutes , Cardiology , Mexico
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Diagn. tratamento ; 15(1)jan.-mar. 2010. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-550917

ABSTRACT

Trata-se de um caso de taquicardia de QRS largo que é confundida com taquicardia ventricular. O ECG, após a reversão ao ritmo sinusal, mostra sinais de pré-excitação. A comparação permite concluir que o paciente apresenta síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White em que a TSV paroxística tem reentrada antidrômica.A importância clínica do diagnóstico correto da taquicardia é que TV e TSV têm tratamentos distintos durante a crise. Além do mais, o portador da síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White pode ser encaminhado para terapêutica curativa por ablação da via acessória por radiofrequência através de cateterismo cardíaco.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/therapy , Tachycardia/diagnosis , Tachycardia/therapy
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 21(6): 387-392, nov.-dez. 2008.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-512943

ABSTRACT

Vários estudos foram realizados analisando dados clínicos e eletrofisiológicos de pacientes com vias acessórias, todavia a sua maioria é proveniente de ensaios estrangeiros, que se basearam em um número relativamente pequeno de pacientes. Descrever o número e a localização das vias acessórias em pacientes brasileiros submetidos à ablação por radiofrequência. Foram analisados, retrospectivamente, 1465 pacientes consecutivos portadores de vias acessórias que foram submetidos...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Catheter Ablation/methods , Catheter Ablation , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/complications , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis
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Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. 2008; 20 (3): 162-166
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-88198

ABSTRACT

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome [WPW] is an electrocardiographic diagnosis based on a short PR interval with the presence of a delta wave, but it can mimic a variety of electrocardiographic conditions. We present a case in a 6-year-old Saudi female whose WPW was easily mistaken as a left bundle branch block


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Tachycardia, Supraventricular/drug therapy , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Bundle-Branch Block , Adenosine , Amiodarone , Electrocardiography
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Acta Med Indones ; 2007 Jan-Mar; 39(1): 33-5
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-47056

ABSTRACT

Broad QRS complex tachycardia is tachycardia with widened QRS complex more than 12 s and caused by various mechanisms, either supraventricular or ventricular. It is important to differentiate between ventricular and supraventricular because it will determine treatment and prognosis of patients. We report a case which was referred to us and first diagnosed as ventricular tachycardia but happened to be atrial fibrillation with RBBB. On ECG examination we found irregular broad complex of tachycardia, RBBB, extreme right axis and heart rate 170-180 beat/minute. Intravenous bolus of 300 mg amiodarone was administered within 30 minutes and continued with 900 mg/24 hours. During administration of amiodarone, heart rhythm was converted to sinus rhythm with short PR interval (0.09 s), left axis deviation, and positive delta wave at lead V1. The final diagnosis of wolf-parkinson-white (WPW) syndrome was then confirmed.


Subject(s)
Aged , Bundle-Branch Block/diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/physiopathology , Humans , Male , Tachycardia/diagnosis , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis
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Prensa méd. argent ; 94(2): 118-123, 2007. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-491477

ABSTRACT

El síndrome de preexcitación tiene una larga e interesante historia, esta anormalidad electrocardiográfica fue descripta por Wolff-Parkinson-White y una conexión AV accesoria resulta ser su sustrato anatómico. Sin embargo, aun después de la documentación de estas vías accesorias, la búsqueda de mecanismos alternativos para explicar la preexcitación continuó. Finalmente, el estudio electrofisiológico y la terapia quirúrgica o ablativa confirmó la teoría. Las distintas publicaciones hacen referencia a disímiles frecuencias de presentación, dependiendo particularmente de la población de estudio.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Atrioventricular Node , Electrocardiography, Ambulatory , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis , Heart Conduction System/pathology , Health
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 19(4): 331-338, jul.-ago. 2006. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-438648

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Determinar a acurácia dos algoritmos mais complexos na localização das vias acessórias e a influência do grau de pré-excitação nesta acurácia. Métodos: Cento e noventa pacientes portadores da síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) submetidos à ablação tiveram o local efetivo da aplicação de radiofreqüência comparados com as regiões sugeridas por seis algoritmos descritos pelos seus autores e respectivos colaboradores: Gallagher, Iwa, Xie, Chiang, DapóstrofoÁvila e Arruda. A duração do QRS foi dividida em 3 faixas: menor que 120ms e 139ms e maior ou igual a 140ms. Resultados: Os algoritmos de melhor desempenho foram o de Arruda et al. e o de Chiang et al. (com uma acurácia de 55,7 por cento e 54,2 por cento, respectivamente p igual a 0,72). A localização da via anômala pode ser determinada independente da duração do QRS, quando se utilizou qualquer um dos 6 algoritmos. Conclusão: Os algoritmos de melhor desempenho foram o de Arruda et al. e o de Chiang et al. e as acurácias independem do grau de pré-excitação. Deve-se ter presente que a acurácia é baixa.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Algorithms , Electrocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/complications , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis
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Rev. SOCERJ ; 19(2): 156-164, mar.-abr. 2006. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-435859

ABSTRACT

Fundamentos: A localização da via anômala é útil para o planejamento da ablação por radiofreqüência nos pacientes portadores da síndrome de WPW. Diverso algorismos eletrocadiográficos são descritos na literatura com o objetivo de localizar essas vias. Eles são heterogêneos na complexidade, possuem diferentes acurácias e o grau de pré-excitação ventricular adequado para a análise do ECG não é conhecido. Objetivo: Determinar a acurácia dos algorismos mais simples na localização das vias acessórias e a influência do grau de pré-excitação nesta acurácia. Métodos: Foram comparadas, em 190 pacientes portadores da síndrome de WPW submetidos à ablação, as regiões-algoritmo descritas pelos seus autores e respectivos colaboradores: Frank, Wellens, Lindsay, Reddy, Milstein, Atié e Iturralde. A duração do QRS foi dividida em 3 faixas: menor que 120ms, entre 120ms e 139ms e maior que 140ms. Resultados: O algoritmo de melhor desempenho foi o de Milstein, com uma acurácia global de 67,8 por cento e estatisticamente superior aos demais. A localização da via anômala pode ser determinada independentemente da duração do QRS quando se utilizam os algoritmos descritos por Milstein, Atié, Lindsay, Wellens e Frank. conclusão: O algoritmo de melhor desempenho é o de Milstein e sua acurácia independente do grau de pré-excitação. Ressalte-se, como lembrança, que a acurácia é baixa.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Algorithms , Electrocardiography/methods , Electrocardiography , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/complications , Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome/diagnosis
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