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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 supra ventricular tachycardia]]. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
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
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 supra ventricular tachycardia.