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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome itself cannot be prevented. However, medications or surgery can be used to prevent symptoms due to arrhythmias.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
In rare circumstances, the arrhythmia caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can be fatal. However, episodes do not last for very long in most people.
What are the risks to others?
This disorder is not contagious and does not put other people at risk.