Atrial fibrillation and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: A double blow for the cardiologist

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Jul 14;10(7):e6035. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6035. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Electrocardiographic findings including irregularity of the rhythm, a very rapid ventricular response, and the presence of a delta wave should raise the suspicion of pre-excited atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Urgent cardioversion is needed due to the risk of sudden cardiac death.

Keywords: Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome; accessory pathway; atrial fibrillation; sudden cardiac death.

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  • Case Reports