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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)

Assessment and management of WPW.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Cardiology

Clinical Guidelines

2019 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia
National
2022 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death
National
ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Supraventricular Arrhythmias
National
2015 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline for the Management of Adult Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia
Local
ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Supraventricular Arrhythmias
Local
PACES/HRS Expert Consensus Statement on the Management of the Asymptomatic Young Patient With a Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW, Ventricular Preexcitation) Electrocardiographic Pattern
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the indications for referring a patient with WPW to a cardiologist for further evaluation or management?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • How should I manage a patient with WPW who presents with atrial fibrillation?Updated: 8/17/2025
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