Citation

Emonson DL, Habersberger P, Cable G. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1998; 69(7): 687-689.

Affiliation

Office of the Surgeon General of the Australian Defence Force, Campbell Park Offices, ACT.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9681376

Abstract

Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome is a disorder of cardiac conduction which may cause recurrent atrial and ventricular rhythm disturbances, and even sudden death. The diagnosis of this condition or, more frequently the associated electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormality, in a professional aircrew member has, until recently, been cause for disqualification of that individual from flying status. The recent use of electrophysiological studies (EPS) in patients with WPW, and the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to the accessory pathway(s), offers aircrew a safe and effective treatment for their condition.

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