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The correct diagnosis of the site of origin of a regular tachycardia with a wide QRS (≥0.12 s) complex continues to be an exciting challenge. It is not only an exercise in electrocardiography, but also a decision with important therapeutic and prognostic consequences.
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Wellens, H.J.J., Bär, F.W., Vanagt, E.J., Brugada, P., Farré, J. (1981). The Differentiation between Ventricular Tachycardia and Supraventricular Tachycardia with Aberrant Conduction: The Value of the 12-Lead Electrocardiogram. In: Wellens, H.J.J., Kulbertus, H.E. (eds) What’s New in Electrocardiography. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-8239-0_11
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