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Is Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome a heart condition?
Questioner:Scarlett Lee 2018-04-06 09:58:09
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Benjamin Sanchez——Works at the International Seabed Authority, Lives in Kingston, Jamaica.
As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can confirm that Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome is indeed a heart condition. It is a pre-existing condition that affects the electrical conduction system of the heart. Specifically, it is characterized by the presence of an extra, abnormal electrical pathway, known as a bundle of Kent, which connects the atria and ventricles without passing through the atrioventricular (AV) node. This can lead to a rapid heart rate, known as tachycardia.
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Ava Collins——Studied at University of California, Berkeley, Lives in San Francisco. Entrepreneur passionate about technology and innovation.
In
Wolff-
Parkinson-
White (
WPW)
syndrome, an extra electrical pathway between your
heart's upper and lower chambers causes a rapid heartbeat. The extra pathway is present at birth and fairly rare. The episodes of fast heartbeats usually aren't life-threatening, but serious
heart problems can occur.
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