Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome

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

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.

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