Is Wolff-Parkinson-White life threatening?

Is Wolff-Parkinson-White life threatening?

In Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, an extra electrical pathway between your heart's upper and lower chambers causes a rapid heartbeat. The condition, which is present at birth, is fairly rare. The episodes of fast heartbeats usually aren't life-threatening, but serious heart problems can occur.

What is Wolff-Parkinson-White ECG?

The classic ECG morphology of WPW syndrome is described as a shortened PR interval (often

Can Wolff Parkinson White be cured?

With treatment, the condition can normally be completely cured. WPW syndrome can sometimes be life-threatening, particularly if it occurs alongside a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. But this is rare and treatment can eliminate this risk.

Can Wolff Parkinson White come back?

Surgical correction of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome provides excellent long-term results with low morbidity. Patients who are disabled by arrhythmias return to work after successful surgery. Delta waves may persist or recur without return of arrhythmias.

Does Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome make you tired?

Those with WPW syndrome may experience fainting, feeling tired, and shortness of breath. However, over time, symptoms can begin to disappear.

Can Wolff Parkinson White come back after ablation?

Conclusion: Symptomatic recurrence of AF was detected in 17% of WPW-patients after definite RF ablation of AP. The time-dependent occurrence of AF recurrences and age-dependent increase in the rate of AF recurrence were identified.

Does Wolff Parkinson White run in families?

Most cases of WPW syndrome occur randomly in the general population for no apparent reason (sporadically) and do not run in families. Some cases of WPW syndrome run in families and may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

What is the treatment for Wolf Parkinson White syndrome?

• The main forms of treatment are drug therapy, radiofrequency (RF) ablation and surgical ablation. Ablation is the first-line treatment for symptomatic WPW syndrome. It has replaced surgical treatment and most drug treatments.

What causes Wolff Parkinson White syndrome?

• In most cases, the cause of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is unknown. A small percentage of all cases are caused by mutations in the PRKAG2 gene. Some people with these mutations also have features of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , a form of heart disease that enlarges and weakens the heart (cardiac) muscle.

Can Wolff Parkinson White be cured?

• With treatment, the condition can normally be completely cured. Wolff Parkinson White syndrome can sometimes be life-threatening, particularly if it occurs alongside a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (see Figure 6). But this is rare and treatment can eliminate this risk.

What is White Wolf Parkinson disease?

• Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a congenital heart defect, something you're born with. Parents can pass it down to their children. But most times it happens randomly and doesn’t run in families. If you have this condition, you also might have other heart problems.