Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome
Definition
Incidence
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catheter ablation
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pulse checks
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Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome Home Care
Home care for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome includes:
Avoid stimulants
Avoid
caffeine
Avoid
nicotine
Take prescription medications as directed.
Stop smoking
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
If you have
high blood pressure
:
Learn how to take your blood pressure.
Check your blood pressure every day.
Keep a log of your results.
Learn how to measure your pulse.
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Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome Home Care: Pulse Checks
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Last Updated: Sep 2, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome References:
Dubin AM, Collins KK, Chiesa N, Hanisch D, Van Hare GF. Use of electrophysiologic testing to assess risk in children with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Cardiol Young. 2002 May;12(3):248-52.
Keating L, Morris FP, Brady WJ. Electrocardiographic features of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Emerg Med J. 2003 Sep;20(5):491-3.
Roelandt J, Van der Hauwaert LG. Atrial reciprocal rhythm and reciprocating tachycardia in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Circulation. 1968 Jul;38(1):64-72.
Scheinman MM. History of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2005 Feb;28(2):152-6.
