Medical Monday - Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome

WXOW News 19 Daybreak anchor Amy DuPont and Gundersen Lutheran cardiologist Kristen Andresen, MD discuss Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome symptoms and the prevention procedures performed by Gundersen Lutheran.

[@gregorycarlin2004]

I was diagnosed when I was 30, it took 3 years to get my diagnosis, unfortunately when I went for my catheter ablation it was discovered that my accessory pathway is sat over my av node, in which I was told whilst on the operating table for 3 hour that the operation was abandoned due to the risk increasing rapidly, whilst I’m glad my cardiologist made the right call, it left in quite a bad place mentally for a while.

[@GundersenHealthSystem]

In checking with Dr. Andresen regarding your comment, she strongly advised anyone with a diagnosis of WPW to seek consultation with a cardiologist if you haven't done so already.

[@shirll1207]

IM having it since 8, now already 24 and finally i able to catch the opportunity to seek for help lately in my country National heart institute in malaysia, take care dudes update your progress here if possible

[@journeystarr]

@ space cowboy, I have it too. If left untreated, it can lead to difibrillation which means the heart is basically just quivering rapidly which can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Seen the inside of enough ER's to know how real and dangerous WPW can be.

[@christinecayabyab7022]

I have wpw syndrome i knew it 3years ago I’m 26 years old now I’m so worried 😢

[@adriannaada7574]

Less than 250 interval is huge risk of sudden death no symptoms does not mean no risk EP study must be done

[@thewatsons8885]

I have wpw. I was diagnosed when I was 24. I always get palpitation and easily get tired. Thankfully I haven't fainted or syncope. It is sometimes worrisome because I cant do physical work at all because of these symptoms.

[@Sale-Big-Or-Go-Home]

0.3 wpw is deadly. It just feels scary but you’ll be fine

[@milagrossantiago3237]

OMG I was diagnosed while I was pregnant too.

[@So_FN_-S1N1STER]

I have that to, wpw

[@nieloufar]

hmm seems scarey

[@ashleylaurenmusic_]

I had that and tetralogy of Fallot I also had a hole that they patched... I was 8 1/2 mo.

[@mono4767]

i have it but ive never had any of the symptoms of the syndrome

[@adriannaada7574]

Bad if you have no symptoms can be most dangerous smd first manifestation can be death have Ep study done

[@nandonando9]

i have it, its very creepy