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==EKG Classification==
==Classification==
===EKG Classification===
# Type A:
# Type A:
#* Prominent [[R wave]] in lead V1 and V2.  
#* Prominent [[R wave]] in lead V1 and V2.  
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#* In both type A and B there may be abnormal q waves in leads 2, 3 and aVF.
#* In both type A and B there may be abnormal q waves in leads 2, 3 and aVF.


==Variants of WPW==
===Variants of WPW===
===[[Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome]] ([[LGL]])===
====[[Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome]] ([[LGL]])====
* There is a short [[PR interval]], but no delta wave
* There is a short [[PR interval]], but no delta wave
* LGL is due to intranodal bypass tracts (i.e. there is conduction down the [[James fibers]])   
* LGL is due to intranodal bypass tracts (i.e. there is conduction down the [[James fibers]])   
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* Normal [[P wave]]
* Normal [[P wave]]


===[[Mahaim type preexcitation|Mahaim Type Preexcitation]]===
====[[Mahaim type preexcitation|Mahaim Type Preexcitation]]====
* This form of pre-excitation is due to nodoventricular, nodofascicular or fasciculoventricular connections
* This form of pre-excitation is due to nodoventricular, nodofascicular or fasciculoventricular connections
* The impulse may travel through the [[AV node]] normally and this may then be followed by premature conduction to the basal ventricular myocardium
* The impulse may travel through the [[AV node]] normally and this may then be followed by premature conduction to the basal ventricular myocardium
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Classification

EKG Classification

  1. Type A:
    • Prominent R wave in lead V1 and V2.
    • It has been found at EP studies that these patients have early activation of the left ventricle.
    • Generally V1 shows either a notched R wave or RS or Rsr' deflection.
    • Mimics a posterior MI, RVH.
  2. Type B:
    • Prominent S wave deflection in the right precordial leads, and upright R waves in the lateral precordial leads.
    • EP studies have showed that this form of WPW syndromes is due to early activation of the lateral aspect of the right ventricle
    • This form is more common.
    • May resemble an abnormal Q wave in the right precordial leads and be mistaken for an anterior MI.
    • In both type A and B there may be abnormal q waves in leads 2, 3 and aVF.

Variants of WPW

Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome (LGL)

Mahaim Type Preexcitation

  • This form of pre-excitation is due to nodoventricular, nodofascicular or fasciculoventricular connections
  • The impulse may travel through the AV node normally and this may then be followed by premature conduction to the basal ventricular myocardium
  • There is a delta wave with a normal PR interval
  • Rarer than WPW or LGL
  • In older patients there can be a prolonged conduction down the accessory pathway resulting in a normal PR interval in the presence of WPW which is tough to distinguish from Mahaim fibers

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