Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome natural history

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Complications

Complications of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can occur at any age, although some individuals born with an accessory pathway in the heart never experience any health problems associated with the condition.

Possible complications include:

• Complications of surgery
• Reduced blood pressure (caused by continous rapid heart rate)
• Heart failure
• Side effects of medications
• Ventricular fibrillation: It may rapidly lead to shock, and requires emergency treatment (cardioversion).

Prognosis

Catheter ablation cures this disorder in most patients. The success rate for the procedure ranges between 85 - 95%. Success rate will vary depending on location of accessory pathway and number of accessory pathways.