What is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a condition in which episodes of fast heart rate (tachycardia) occur because of an abnormal extra electrical pathway in the heart. This results in a tachycardia known as an atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia.
How do members experience Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome?
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome*
Who has Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 30 | |
| 40s | 31 | |
| 50s | 31 | |
| 60s | 24 | |
| 70+ | 30 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 48 | |
| Female | 113 |