Preexcitation

Am J Med. 1977 May;62(5):715-30. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(77)90875-0.

Abstract

Recent increase in our knowledge of the basic features involved in ventricular preexcitation has moved it from being a somewhat rare curiosity for which there was no cure to an important medical condition requiring careful therapeutic planning. This review summarizes a body of information concerning mechanisms, various forms of preexcitation, embryologic features, electrophysiology and special testing maneuvers, treatment, prognosis and aviation plus insurance aspects of the syndrome. A new classification of the locations of the Kent bundles in the Wolff-Parkinson-White form of preexcitation is also offered.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electric Countershock
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome* / therapy