What is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is when abnormal electrical pathyways in the heart cause a disturbance in the heart's normal rhythm. With this condition, the electrical signals may be traveling on an extra conduction pathway and arriving at the ventricles too soon. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can be detected on an ECG that will show the extra pathway that these electrical signals may be traveling on.

What are the signs and symptoms of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
Signs and symptoms of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can include fainting, diziness, shortness of breath, and a fluttering or pounding sensation in the chest.

What kinds of treatments are available for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
When treating this condition, the ultimate goal is to restore the normal rhythm of the heart and prevent life threatening heart rhythms from occurring. Various medications, open heart surgery, catheter rediofrequency ablation, and follow up care are all used in treating Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.