Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome history and symptoms

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Symptoms

The most common symptom experienced by patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is palpitations. The frequency of occurrence of palpitations depends on the patients.

Other symptoms experienced by these patients include:

• Chest pain or chest tightness
• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Fainting
• Shortness of breath
• Exercise intolerance
• Anxiety

In rare cases, arrhythmias associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can lead to cardiac arrest and sudden death. The most common arrhythmia associated with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.