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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep I

Category - Cardiac

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Which of the following statements is true about Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
  1. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome occurs due to formation of extra circuit inside heart
  2. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is common in elderly patients
  3. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome occurs more commonly in women
  4. Incidence of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is highest in people of age group 60 to70
Explanation
Answer: A - Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome develops because of formation of extra electrical circuits within the heart. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is the most common cause of tachycardia in young children, toddlers and infants. The syndrome is more common in men than women, with 60% to 70% of cases in men. However, the syndrome can occur in individuals of all ages and ethnic/racial descents. The highest incidence occurs in individuals between the ages of 30 to 40.
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