Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome in infants.
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.
Hermosura
Tisha
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Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC 27710, USA. tisha.hermosura@duke.edu
Bradshaw
Wanda T
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D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D014927:Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents