Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

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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

• Heart failure Heart failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common heart condition.
• 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.

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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