Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome

Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome is a condition involving the human heart. WPW is caused by the presence of an abnormal pathway between the atria and the ventricles.

Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
Classification and external resources
A characteristic delta wave seen in a person with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome. Note the short PR interval.
ICD-10	I45.6
ICD-9	426.7
OMIM	194200
DiseasesDB	14186
MedlinePlus	000151
eMedicine	emerg/644 med/2417
MeSH	C14.280.067.780.977

Sudden cardiac death in people with WPW is rare. Some people may experience low blood pressure with WPW.

Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome Media

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  Graphic representation of the electrical conduction system of the human heart

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  Transmission of a cardiac action potential through the conduction system of the normal human heart

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  Graphic representation of the bundle of Kent in Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome

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  One beat from a rhythm strip in V2 demonstrating characteristic findings in Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome. A characteristic delta wave (above the blue bar), a short PR interval (red bar) of 80 ms, and a long QRS complex (blue bar plus green bar) at 120 ms are visible.

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  12 lead electrocardiogram of an individual with Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome