Ventricular pre-excitation using a 12-lead ECG: a challenging diagnosis
Key result
Standard 12-lead ECG criteria may be inadequate to confirm or exclude ventricular pre-excitation, highlighting the need for vigilant clinical judgement and electrophysiological studies.
Population
Young patient presenting with recurrent episodes of supraventricular tachycardia
Design
Editorial
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Discussion
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Implication
Standard ECG criteria may be inadequate to diagnose ventricular pre-excitation, highlighting the need for electrophysiological studies when clinical suspicion is high.
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Population
Young patient presenting with recurrent episodes of supraventricular tachycardia (case report discussed in editorial)
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Intervention
12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrophysiological study
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Outcome
Diagnosis of ventricular pre-excitation
Standard ECG criteria may be inadequate to diagnose ventricular pre-excitation, highlighting the need for electrophysiological studies when clinical suspicion is high.
Cite This Study
Kyi et al. (2018) conducted an editorial in Ventricular pre-excitation. 12-lead ECG was evaluated. Standard 12-lead ECG criteria may be inadequate to confirm or exclude ventricular pre-excitation, highlighting the need for vigilant clinical judgement and electrophysiological studies.