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Wolffe-Parkinson-White Syndrome
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Wolffe-Parkinson-White Syndrome
by Bety-Fields, May 30, 1998 12:00AM
1.With WPW are there any contraindications for dental treatment?
2.Is it safe to do treatment on a patient with WPW?
3.A medline search produced no information, can you tell me where to find some information?
4.What medications are used to treat this syndrome?
thank you
JOHN
2.Is it safe to do treatment on a patient with WPW?
3.A medline search produced no information, can you tell me where to find some information?
4.What medications are used to treat this syndrome?
thank you
JOHN
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD DLB, May 30, 1998 12:00AM
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Dear John
There is no simple answer to your question. If your only manifestation of WPW is an abnormality on the EKG and you have no personal or family history of cardiac problems, dental treatments are probably OK. If you have symptoms of arrhythmias or passing out, then you need to be evaluated by a cardiologist anyway. Th optimal treatment of this syndrome, when treatment is necessary, is radiofrequency catheter ablation.
I hope this has been useful. Feel free to write back with further questions. Good luck.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
