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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome involves episodes of rapid heart rate ( tachycardia ) and baseline abnormal ECG caused by abnormal electrical pathways (circuits) in the heart.
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Symptoms
A person with WPW syndrome may have: Palpitations (a sensation of feeling your heart beat; Light-headedness; Fainting; ...
Causes
Normally, electrical signals in the heart go through the atrioventricular (AV) node, the pathway connecting the two top...
Tests
An exam performed during a tachycardia episode will reveal a heart rate greater than 150 (normal is 60 to 100 beats per...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms by reducing the episodes of tachycardia (rapid heart rate. Medication may b...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. A provider may teach patients methods to help control heart rate. Relaxation techniques, acupunc...
Complications
Reduced blood pressure (caused bycontinous rapid heart rate; Heart failure; Side effects of medications; Complications ...
Prevention
If the syndrome is not due to congenital heart disease, the patient may try avoiding behaviors which lead to arrhythmia...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicating Wolff-Parkinson-White develop, or if you have this disorder and s...
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