Yes: Catheter ablation is considered a first line therapy for symptomatic WPW syndrome. It's highly effective in the majority of cases. It's generally safe with a low incidence of serious complications and since WPW can (rarely) result in sudden death, the benefit of ablation justifies the small risk.
Answered 11/8/2018
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WPW : Quite successful in abating bypass tracts with benefit greater than risk. Get more info from ep specialist.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Very effective.: Wpw is a short-circuit of the normal heart conduction pathways due to abnormal heart tissue (usually present since birth). There is a small area that, if removed, would Prohibit the circuit from conducting and therefore block the svt. The catheter tip generates rf energy to scar the heart tissue in a small area, which prevents it from conducting electricity.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Wpw : Yes this the standard treatment if treatment is necessary which should be decided by an electrophysiologist
Answered 7/11/2015
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