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.[1] Some people may experience low blood pressure with WPW.
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