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A member asked:
My 15 yr old son has been diagnosed with wpw.. he has gone thru testing but not and treatments yet.. is it safe for him to go on rollercoasters?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No, please: At the moment you do not have to submit to strenuous physical tests or strong emotions since a tachycardia in a person with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can be perpetuated and require urgent medical intervention. Please wait until the treatment is done.
Answered 7/5/2019
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WPW: The pediatric patient with WPW syndrome seems to be at a higher risk for serious tachycardia episodes than adults with WPW and for this reason should be under the care of an EP specialist to determine risk levels. In this way your son will be properly tested for risk and level of permitted exercise and other exertion as well as recommendations for the best treatment,if needed, and follow-up
Answered 7/7/2019
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