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A member asked:

Will wolff-parkinson-white syndrome likely kill me if i don't have ablation? i take propranolol for it which helps but pr on ekg still extremely short

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Wpw: The vast majority if WPW are not at any risk if death . The subgroup at risk are those who gave afib . Many patients don't even have symptoms and can be left alone.

Answered 6/10/2014

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