Glossary/Arrhythmia

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

A congenital condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the atria and ventricles causes rapid heartbeats (tachycardia). Can usually be cured with catheter ablation to destroy the accessory pathway.

Definition

What is wolff-parkinson-white syndrome?

A congenital condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the atria and ventricles causes rapid heartbeats (tachycardia). Can usually be cured with catheter ablation to destroy the accessory pathway.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Catheter Ablation
A minimally invasive procedure that uses heat (radiofrequency) or cold (cryoablation) energy deli...
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