Is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome serious?
WPW is not a dangerous disease for most people. You can manage or correct the condition with treatment. The biggest risk is for sudden death from a heart attack, which tachycardia can cause. However, this is extremely rare, occurring in less than one-half of 1 percent of cases.
Does Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome get worse with age?
The dispersion of atrial refractoriness was also shown to increase progressively with age. Therefore, the prevalence of a potentially malignant form of WPW syndrome in asymptomatic subjects does not decrease significantly with age.
How do you fix Wolff-Parkinson-White?
Treatment for Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome depends on the severity and frequency of symptoms and the type of heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia) causing the fast heart rate….Treatment options for a fast heart rate include:
- Vagal maneuvers.
- Medications.
- Cardioversion.
- Catheter ablation.
What happens in WPW syndrome?
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time. The cause is an extra electrical connection in the heart. This problem with the heart is present at birth (congenital), although symptoms may not develop until later in life.
Does Wolff-Parkinson-White run in families?
Inheritance. Most cases of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome occur in people with no apparent family history of the condition. These cases are described as sporadic and are not inherited.
Can you drink alcohol with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
DO avoid tobacco, smoking, caffeine, alcohol, pseudo-ephedrine (a nasal decongestant) and similar antihistamines, amphetamines, and cocaine. DO tell your health care provider about unusually fast heartbeats or near fainting.
Do I need an ablation if I have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
This rapid heart rhythm can result in a cardiac arrest and sudden death. It is because of the risk that this rhythm can be life threatening that most people with symptomatic WPW are advised to undergo catheter ablation. (See ‘Radiofrequency ablation’ below.)
Does Wolff Parkinson White run in families?
Can I exercise with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
While some studies suggest that exercise does not alter accessory pathway characteristics, exercise appears to put some athletes with WPW at risk for a lethal arrhythmia. It is unclear whether these athletes are symptomatic before SCD.
Can you drive with Wolff-Parkinson-White?
Living with It If you have only slight symptoms, or none, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome won’t affect your life, except for the extra checkups. But some symptoms may pose challenges. For example, if you tend to faint because of the condition, you may not be able to drive a car or take part in other activities.