[Intermittent pre-excitation after adenosine administration]

Rev Esp Cardiol. 2000 Aug;53(8):1132-5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We describe a case of 2:1 intermittent preexcitation after adenosine administration in a patient with an accessory pathway that did not show preexcitation on the basal ECG. We review the mechanisms involved that explain this event and the possible utility of adenosine to show accessory pathways that do not show preexcitation on the ECG.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Electrocardiography / drug effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pre-Excitation Syndromes / chemically induced*
  • Pre-Excitation Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Tachycardia, Paroxysmal / complications

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Adenosine