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Tag Lown–Ganong–Levine syndrome
Bernard-Lown-1921 340

Bernard Lown

Bernard Lown (1921 – ) American cardiologist, activist and inventor. Developed DC cardioversion. Nobel Peace prize winner. Eponym: Lown-Ganong-Levine
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Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome

Lown–Ganong–Levine syndrome (LGL): Proposed pre-excitation syndrome. Accessory pathway composed of James fibres. Characteristic ECG findings of short PR interval (<120ms); normal P wave axis; normal/narrow QRS morphology in the presence of paroxysmal tachyarrhythmias