Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome........ <<< what is it ?

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

What is the heart's normal condition?
In a normal heart, electrical signals use only one path when they move through the heart. This is the atrio-ventricular or A-V node. As the electrical signal moves from the heart's upper chambers (the atria) to the lower chambers (the ventricles), it causes the heart to beat. For the heart to beat properly, the timing of the electrical signal is important.

What is the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?

If there's an extra conduction pathway, the electrical signal may arrive at the ventricles too soon. This condition is called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW). It's in a category of electrical abnormalities called "pre-excitation syndromes."

It's recognized by certain changes on the electrocardiogram, which is a graphical record of the heart's electrical activity. The ECG will show that an extra pathway or shortcut exists from the atria to the ventricles.

Many people with this syndrome who have symptoms or episodes of tachycardia (rapid heart rhythm) may have dizziness, chest palpitations, fainting or, rarely, cardiac arrest. Other people with WPW never have tachycardia or other symptoms. About 80 percent of people with symptoms first have them between the ages of 11 and 50.

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.... anybody know what that is?

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Here are six different sites you should go to. They are filled with a lot of Information.  (+ info)

Question about physical activity and Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome?

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My daughter has just been diagnosed with this syndrome; she was in for some labs and this was found by "accident' with an EKG as she has had no symptoms..
We are awaiting an appt. with a pediatric cardiologist which we cannot see until late May. I know this is really a question for the doctor, but wondered if there was either anyone on YA who is a cardiology nurse or a patient with this syndrome who can answer...
My daughter is a dancer - and on her high school dance team. Do you think this condition will prohibit her from continuing dance?
This will just be devasting news to her - and I guess I am just trying to prepare myself and her emotionally for this setback. (Of course her health comes first, but this will be a hard thing for her to accept.)
Most cases of Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome do not limit activities. This is because the normal conduction pathway function better with exercise so that the abnormal conduction pathway in Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome may not even manifest during exercise. Moreover Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome can be cured by radiofrequency ablation, a procedure done under local anaesthesia. But whether your daughter actually requires any such treatment at all, can be decided only by your doctor as she is totally asymptomatic.  (+ info)

anybody know what Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is?

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Go to research area and type in wolff-parkinson-white syndrome there is a web site that will show you what it is. Hope this helps you out?  (+ info)

Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome in Pregnancy?

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I am 17 weeks pregnant and have had WPW since I was born. When I was born it was extremely life threatening for me. I have a lot of knowledge about this condition and the effects it has on me. My doctor just told me there is a chance I could pass it on to my baby. This is something I do not know anything about or the affects it could have on the baby while I am carrying it. It is to soon for my doctor to tell.

I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge on this? Or if anyone knows how high of a chance I have on passing it to my baby?

Thanks for you much needed help!
I have it, and they told me that it is POSSIBLE to pass it on, but the chance is very slight...like less than 20% chance I believe. I have three kids and none of them have it. My son was tested for it because he had a murmur, but he didn't have it. I am pregnant now, but I wasn't too worried about it. They said it was more likely that my sisters had it rather than my kids. They don't have it, either. I guess I was the only one to have it. I didn't get diagnosed with mine until I was 32. I had had it since I was born, though. It is very uncommon, too. Most people don't even know what it is.  (+ info)

Question about Wolff Parkinson White syndrome?

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I have been diagnosed with this condition about 4 months ago, and my main problem is that i have heart palpitations during sleep, it doesnt matter what time of day it is, but i normally will have them almost every time i sleep, is WPW a probable cause for my symptom? i also was told i had a minor mitral valve prolapse after having done a 24 hour holter monitor and Echo cardiogram. after looking up other peoples symptoms of wpw online, i could conclude that their palpitations only start when excercising , that is not the case with me, i only have them when i sleep.
WPW Syndrome can indeed cause palpitations during exercise and it is most commonly noted then, but episodes can also occur at times unrelated to activity. Mitral valve prolapse can also cause palpitations. So the question is which one is causing your episodes. You might try to avoid stimulants before sleep, like drinks with caffeine or alot of sugar in them.  (+ info)

Can you pass on wolff parkinson white syndrome to your children?

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okay thank you,i just wanted to make sure because my daughter's father has it,i have right bundle branch block and my father who recently passed away had left bundle branch can you pass eaither one of those on?im just trying to figure out what is going on with her bc her hands and feet are always cold and her lips sometimes get cold but turned blueish purple twice today and the first time it lasted over and hr and her hands have turned blue as well
her dr knows her hands and lips have turned blue she said to keep track of it till her next appt on the 10th,my daughter also hasnt gained much weight at a steady rate she is 15months old and weights 21lbs she weighted 21lbs 2 months ago her dr doesnt seem that worried and she eats a lot.
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Any other symptoms with WPW (wolff-parkinson-white syndrome)?

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I found out I have WPW, and I have an appointment for a consultation to have an ablation. Besides the palpations and regular symptoms, do you have any other symptoms? I just wondered if it's also maybe associated with fatigue.
I guess I'm hoping having to go through the procedure that maybe it'll cure some other problems I have that may come along with it.
Or...if you had an ablation, did you notice anything different in yourself other than the not having the palpatations?
I know about SVT.......I've had it for 15 years. I asked about other symptoms. I wish if you didn't have an answer you wouldn't point grub.
Yes it can cause fatigue. I have had a few ablations for arrhythmias. I was experiencing several arrythmias which showed up and I was thought to have wpw as well. I have noticed that I get tired and of course the palpitations which drive me nuts are the worst part. I do also get out of breath as well. Especially when coming up my stairs. After my ablation which I had at cleveland clinic I was better. The thing is I needed up to two more and was unable to have them there due to insurance coverage. when I had my other ablations done locally It didn't work as well. And now I have bradycardia instead of tachycardia. I did have some relief from the ablation for a while I felt completely normal. That was nice. Of course it may last for you. Everyone is different.
Hope that helps. I can't remember the sites I saw but you can just type heart arrythmias or wpw in the search and find some info on it. hope that helps, hope your ablation goes well.  (+ info)

wolff parkinson white and how dangerous is it?

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I am a 33 yr old female who was just diagnoised with this condition after having rapid heart rate for 5 yrs.I have a series of medical issues including diabetic high blood pressure migrains and cervical and uteran cancer survivor. My question is how dangerous is this for someone like me with on going medical problems. also i heard it can cause sudden death in some cases so would i have a higher risk factor than say someone otherwise healthy?
WPW is an often undetected arrhythmia. (It is very hard to see on an EKG.) It is not deadly in itself, but is caused by an alternate electrical pathway existing in your heart which may, in turn, result in episodic SVT.

WPW can either simply be not treated, or, if the SVT becomes symptomatic or bothersome, the extra pathway can be eliminated with an ablation.

The ablation is absolutely no big deal and is an extremely common procedure. (I was supposed to have it done in June but once they were in there they coudnl't find anything to ablate!)

I am very good friends with a lady whose son has WPW. He was finally diagnosed, ablated, and now has no problems. It is possible for the aberrent pathway to "regrow" so another ablation may be necessary in the future.

Overall, this is not a malignant disorder. The rapid heartrate episodes can be easily stopped with "vagal maneuvers" when they are noticed. If they occur too often, your cardiologist will recommend an ablation.

I can't see how a history of cancer would affect this at all. And I too suffer from migraines, and it has never been mentioned during my courses of treatment.  (+ info)

wolff parkinson white.?

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Recently diagnosed with wolff parkinson white syndrome, havn't had any treatment yet. Any information on how this will affect playing sports and life?
I have had WPW Since i was 8 months old ( im 13). I have played soccer and some other sports every year since i was about 6. I have not had any "attacks" since my first big one when i was 8 mnths. I have had 2 Surgeries both being from about 2 years ago. I still play sports, and the WPW has not affected me at all. It just slows my breathing a bit.  (+ info)

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