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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
Symptoms
- Tachycardia Tachycardia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a rapid heartbeat.
- Vasovagal syncope Vasovagal syncope — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of sudden, brief loss of consciousness.
Tests and diagnosis
- Holter monitor Holter monitor — Overview covers what to expect during this test of your heart rhythm.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — Overview covers definition of this test to monitor your heartbeat.
Complications
- Ventricular fibrillation Ventricular fibrillation — Comprehensive overview covers the causes and treatments of this life-threatening heart arrhythmia.
- Low blood pressure (hypotension) Low blood pressure (hypotension) — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this condition.
- Heart failure Heart failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common heart condition.
Treatments and drugs
- Cardioversion Cardioversion — Overview covers what to expect during this procedure to reset your heart's rhythm.
- Cardiac ablation Cardiac ablation — Overview covers risks, results of this surgery to correct heart rhythm problems.
Prevention
- Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED? Automated external defibrillators are available without a prescription. Should you get one?
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