SAQ 308 – Cardiology – SVT in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

A 21-year-old man presents with unprovoked palpitations for two hours. He has recently been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and has not yet had treatment. His ECG is shown below.

Observation	Value
Temperature	36.7 C
Blood pressure	132/87 mmHg
Respiratory rate	22/min
Oxygen saturation	99% on room air
GCS	15

State the diagnosis.

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List three (3) ECG features supporting this diagnosis.

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State how his history of WPW changes emergency treatment in this case.

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Outline two (2) management options.

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Total Score: 0 / 7

Percentage: 0%