title: Noninvasive risk stratification for sudden death in asymptomatic patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
abstract: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) as the first clinical manifestation of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a well-documented, although rare occurrence. The incidence of SCD in patients with WPW ranges from 0% to 0.39% annually. Controversy exists regarding risk stratification for patients with preexcitation on surface electrocardiogram (ECG), particularly in those who are asymptomatic. This article focuses on the role of risk stratification using exercise and pharmacologic testing in patients with WPW pattern on ECG.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Novella
authors: Yale University School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, New Haven, CT.
authors: Ralph M
authors: RM
authors: DeBiasi
authors: Neil L
authors: NL
authors: Coplan
authors: Ranji
authors: R
authors: Suri
authors: Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY.
authors: Seth
authors: S
authors: Keller
mesh_terms: D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D016757:Death, Sudden, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology*; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005080:Exercise Test; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014927:Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology