Which structural abnormality is commonly found in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
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Correct answer: Accessory atrioventricular pathway
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome involves an accessory conduction pathway between the atria and ventricles. This bypass tract can lead to reentrant tachyarrhythmias.
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