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Hein J. J. Wellens, MD; Pedro Brugada, MD; Olaf C. Penn, MD

JAMA. 1987;257(17):2325-2333.

Abstract
The introduction of new techniques such as epicardial mapping and programmed stimulation of the heart has made it possible to unravel most of the mysteries surrounding ventricular preexcitation. They helped us to understand the mechanisms of the arrhythmias that frequently are found in these patients and led to better-directed therapeutic interventions. The purpose of this article is to review this information and to indicate how it can be used in the treatment of the patient with preexcitation.

(JAMA 1987;257:2325-2333)

Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Cardiology (Drs Wellens and Brugada) and Cardiothoracic Surgery (Dr Penn), Academic Hospital of Maastricht, University of Limberg, Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Footnotes
This article is one of a series sponsored by the American Heart Association.

Reprint requests to Academic Hospital of Maastricht, Department of Cardiology, 6201 BX Maastricht, the Netherlands (Dr Wellens).

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