Atrial fibrillation and Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome: A double blow for the cardiologist

Abstract

Abstract Electrocardiographic findings including irregularity of the rhythm, a very rapid ventricular response, and the presence of a delta wave should raise the suspicion of pre‐excited atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Urgent cardioversion is needed due to the risk of sudden cardiac death.

Keywords

• accessory pathway
• atrial fibrillation
• sudden cardiac death
• Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome