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'''AV reciprocating tachycardia''' (AVRT) occurs in patients with an accessory pathway which circumvents the AV node, which causes pre-excitation of the ventricles. This occurs most commonly in patients with [[Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome]]. It is triggered by a [[Premature atrial beats|premature atrial]] or [[Premature ventricular beats|ventricular beat]]. Treatment involves [[ablation]] of the accessory pathway. | #REDIRECT [[Atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia]]'''AV reciprocating tachycardia''' (AVRT) occurs in patients with an accessory pathway which circumvents the AV node, which causes pre-excitation of the ventricles. This occurs most commonly in patients with [[Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome]]. It is triggered by a [[Premature atrial beats|premature atrial]] or [[Premature ventricular beats|ventricular beat]]. Treatment involves [[ablation]] of the accessory pathway. | ||
In patients with WPW (but not currently in AVRT), pre-excitation is visible as delta-waves, and the PQ-interval is decreased. | In patients with WPW (but not currently in AVRT), pre-excitation is visible as delta-waves, and the PQ-interval is decreased. | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||