Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, is a rare congenital medical condition in which an extra electrical pathway between the heart's upper and lower chambers causes a rapid heartbeat.

Symptoms-
Sign and Symptoms in Adults

Rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats (palpitations)

Shortness of breath

Fatigue

Anxiety

Dizziness

Lightheadedness

Fainting

Panic

Chest pain

Chest tightness

Signs and symptoms in infants

Severe fatigue or lethargy

Loss of appetite

Shortness of breath

Rapid, visible pulsations of the chest

Causes-
Doctors aren’t sure the actual reason behind Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. The extra electrical pathway in the heart that causes a rapid heartbeat is present at birth so it may be due to some abnormality that occurs during fetal development.

Specialists to visit

Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Cardiologist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.nhs.uk