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If a person has wolff-parkinson-white syndrome what is the likelihood of fatal cardiac arrest during an episode of 200+ bpm?
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Sudden death & cardiac arrest is extremely rare in WPW patients. Many of us clinicians who had patients with it don't consider WPW syndrome a dangerous condition. However, being followed& advised by a cardiologist electrophysiologist is important. Knowing what meds to use & not use to treat arrythmias is key. For example, never take digoxin for a bout of A Fib which WPW patients are prone to.
Answered 5/12/2023
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome has treatments, including medication, and cardiac electrical ablation. It’s rare to die from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, but it can happen.
Answered 5/13/2023
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