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Which one of the following drugs should be avoided in Wolff-Parkinson- White (WPW) Syndrome ?

A
Digoxin
B
Adenosine
C
Procainamide
D
Amiodarone
High-Yield Explanation
Digoxin should be avoided in the presence of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome because it increases conduction through the accessory bypass tract (bundle of Kent) and decreases AV node conduction; consequently, ventricular fibrillation can occur Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1445

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