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Is delta wave always prominent 100% of the time on ekg in people with wpw?

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No: If electricle impulse from top chamber travels throw, WPW pathway delta wave shows up, if impulse travels throw normal pathway we do not see delta wave.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2016

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