Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Learning Center
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition in which there is an extra electrical pathway (circuit) in the heart. The condition can lead to episodes of rapid heart rate (tachycardia. Wolff-Parkinson-White is one... |
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Symptoms
How often the rapid heart rate occurs depends on the patient. Some people with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome may hav...
Causes
Normally, electrical signals in the heart go through a pathway that helps the heart beat regularly. The wiring of the...
Tests
An exam performed during a tachycardia episode will reveal a heart rate greater than 230 beats per minute and blood p...
Treatments
Medication may be used to control or prevent rapid heart beating. These include adenosine, antiarrhythmics, and amiod...
Alternative Therapies
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is an abnormality in the electrical functioning of the heart which may cause rapid hea...
Complications
Complications of surgery; Reduced blood pressure (caused by continous rapid heart rate; Heart failure; Side effects o...
Prevention
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is an abnormality in the electrical functioning of the heart which may cause rapid hea...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of Wolff-Parkinson-White develop, or if you have this disorder and symptom...
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