Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome catheter ablation

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]

Overview

Catheter ablation is indicated in the long term management of patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.

Catheter Ablation

The indications of catheter ablation in WPW syndrome are as follows:

• Asymptomatic preexcited AF with rapid conduction over the accessory pathway in electrophysiology study
• Asymptomatic preexcitation in specific jobs such as airline pilots, athletes involved in moderate or high level competitive sports
• Precence of AVRT and preexcited AF
• Presence of atriofascicular( mahain) accessory pathway