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I had an ekg for surgery clearance and it showed "short pr syndrome" what does that mean?
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Need further eval: short PR interval on ekg has a very short list of causes. two include WPW (wolfe parkinson white) and Lown-gagong-Levine syndrome, but can lead to rapid heart rates. it is also possible to see as a normal variant. if no symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, sob wiht exertion may not be anything wrong. if positive symptoms eval for above accessory pathways could be checked for by EP doctor
Answered 11/19/2014
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Short PR: or Pre-excitation syndrome is an abnormality on the ECG indicating abnormal electrical patterns in your heart. This puts you at risk for a rapid heart beat called atrial tachycardia. You should be evaluated by a cardiologist or electrophysiologist to determine your risk. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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Short PR: A short PR interval indicates that the time between the atrial excitation and ventricular excitation is shorter than normal, This may lead to episodes of increased heart rate ( tachycardia). A cardiology referral may be needed to determine need for treatment. Medications like beta blockers may be used for treatment.
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