Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) is a condition characterized by abnormal electrical pathways in the heart that cause a rapid heartbeat. The condition is present at birth (congenital).

Symptoms

Symptoms of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome may include:

• Palpitations (a sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeat)
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Fainting

Causes

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra, abnormal electrical pathway between the heart's upper and lower chambers. This is present at birth and may be due to genetic mutations.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome may involve:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Holter monitor
• Event recorder
• Electrophysiological testing

Treatment

Treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome may include:

• Medications
• Catheter ablation
• Cardioversion
• Surgery

See also

• Cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Arrhythmia

References

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski