Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in infants

Neonatal Netw. 2010 Jul-Aug;29(4):215-23. doi: 10.1891/0730-0832.29.4.215.

Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a ventricular preexcitation that presents as supraventricular tachycardia. Health care professionals can attain optimal results in caring for infants with WPW syndrome by understanding both its pathophysiology and proper management to prevent and treat complications associated with it. This article reviews the prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic modalities, assessment, and management of WPW syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / nursing
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents