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Wolff-parkinson-white syndrome

Wolff-parkinson-white syndrome

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A condition where there is an extra electrical path in the heart. It can lead to incidents of fast heart beats.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Abnormal heart rhythms • Congenital heart disease

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Lightheaded
Dizziness
Heart palpitations
Chest pain or discomfort, mild
Chest pain or discomfort
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Wolff-parkinson-white syndrome
Beta blocker
Antiarrhythmic
Amiodarone
Adenosine

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Wolff-parkinson-white syndrome

Surgery

Cardioversion
Catheter ablation

Other treatments

Valsalva maneuver

Tests

Electrocardiogram

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With Wolff parkinson white syndrome is it ok to have mac anesthesia.?

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Is wolff parkinson white syndrome fatal? What are the current treatments?

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Is there an over the counter treatment for Wolff Parkinson White syndrome?

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What is wolff-parkinsons white syndrome?

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Is there a way to be tested specifically for Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome?

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Is it true that wolff-parkinson-white syndrome related to parkinsons disease?

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Can I die? Or is it safe to take oxyelite pro the original formula if I have wolff parkinson white syndrome?

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Which beta blocker has the least side effects and is the safest and best tolerated? I have Wolff Parkinson white syndrome & can't find a suitable one

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Wolff parkinson white syndrome Would this show up on more than 1 ecg?

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Is seroquel (quetiapine) safe for me if I have Wolff Parkinson white syndrome?

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Can I be given local anesthetics for surgery such as lidocaine even though I have Wolff Parkinson white syndrome??

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Can you recommend a medication to possibly try for my Wolff Parkinson white syndrome? I'm on propranolol but to many side eff & I don't want ablation.

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Wolff Parkinson white syndrome... I am on propranolol which I take 2-3 times a day. Should I just try Inderal (propranolol) LA Extended release or should I not?

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I'm on propranolol 40 mg daily for Wolff Parkinson white syndrome? What would be a safe migraine prevention med I can take chronically?

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Can lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) worsen Wolff Parkinson white syndrome?

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Is heart pain and light headed normal for wolff parkinson white syndrome?

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Is heart pain and light headed normal for wolff parkinson white syndrome?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Would doctors have thought to look for Wolff Parkinson's white syndrome during a 24 hr holter monitor?Could the tremor have made them overlook results

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A 18-year old male asked:

Will Wolff Parkinson white syndrome likely kill me if I don't have ablation? I take propranolol for it which helps but PR on EKG still extremely short

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A 18-year old male asked:

I have Wolff Parkinson white syndrome & I'm on propranolol which works for my SVT but recently doc caught many short runs of PACs on EKG, is this bad?

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I have high blood pressure, Wolff Parkinson white syndrome & hypothyroidism. Can I take a multivitamin (Centerum) & Fish Oil?? Will the fish oil help?

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Why is there a delta wave seen in Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome?

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Does wolff parkinson's white (wpw) syndrome occur during birth?

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Can someone get pregnant if she has Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome?

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Are cell phones safe for patients of Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome to use?

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Does lidocaine have any effect on PSVT and AF due to Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome?

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