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== Determining the location of the accessory pathway ==
== Determining the location of the accessory pathway ==
By closely observing the shape of the delta wave on the ECG, the location of the accessory connection can often be estimated. Several algorithms have been developed for this purprose.<cite>Milstein</cite>
By closely observing the shape of the delta wave on the ECG, the location of the accessory connection can often be estimated. Several algorithms have been developed for this purpose.<cite>Milstein</cite>
[[Image:Pathway_nomenclature.png|thumb|left|300px|Seen from the apex, the tricuspid and mitral valve form a plane, relative to which the accessory connections are named.<cite>cosio</cite>]]
[[Image:Pathway_nomenclature.png|thumb|left|300px|Seen from the apex, the tricuspid and mitral valve form a plane, relative to which the accessory connections are named.<cite>cosio</cite>]]
[[Image:Pathway_prevalence.png|thumb|right|300px|Large differences in prevalence of accessory bundle location]]
[[Image:Pathway_prevalence.png|thumb|right|300px|Large differences in prevalence of accessory bundle location]]

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