Wolffparkinsonwhite syndrome genetics home reference. Wolff parkinson white wpw syndrome is a relatively common heart condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally fast for periods of time. About 40% of people with the electrical problem never develop symptoms. Abstract wolff parkinson white syndrome is a cardiac abnormality that affects 0. In this fairly rare congenital condition, an extra electrical pathway between your hearts upper and lower chambers causes a rapid heartbeat. Wolffparkinsonwhite syndrome is the most frequent cause of this abnormal heart rhythm in the chinese population, where it is responsible for more than 70 percent of cases. In most cases, it is not known why a person with wolff parkinson white syndrome has an extra electrical pathway in the heart. Wolffparkinsonwhite syndrome wpws is a disorder due to a specific type of problem with the electrical system of the heart which has resulted in symptoms. Aspectos historicos, epidemiologicos, fisiopatologicos, diagnosticos. In people with wolff parkinson white syndrome, there is an extra, or accessory, pathway that may cause a very rapid heart rate. For language access assistance, contact the ncats public information officer. This extra electrical pathway is present from birth in people with the syndrome. If you have problems viewing pdf files, download the latest version of adobe reader.
The cause is an extra electrical connection in the heart. Wolffparkinsonwhite syndrome genetic and rare diseases. Electrophysiological evaluation of wolffparkinsonwhite. Paceshrs expert consensus statement on the management of the asymptomatic young patient with a wolff parkinson white wpw, ventricular preexcitation electrocardiographic pattern external link opens in a new window. This problem with the heart is present at birth congenital, although symptoms may not.