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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
wolff parkinson white
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wolff parkinson white
by lila, Aug 01, 2001 12:00AM
My nephew has WPW syndrome which was treated by your clinic about 15 years ago sucessfully.(Thanks!) I have three sons now and was wondering if there is any genetic link to the syndrome. If so, should my children be evaluated?
Lila
Lila
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-CRC, Aug 01, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Lila,
There may actually be a genetic link in some cases. There was a recent article concerning this topic in the New England Journal of Medicine (Identification of Gene responsible for familial Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. NEJM. 344:1823-31, 2001). Probably the easiest test for your children would be an ECG. Their doctor can order this during their next visit. Best wishes.
There may actually be a genetic link in some cases. There was a recent article concerning this topic in the New England Journal of Medicine (Identification of Gene responsible for familial Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. NEJM. 344:1823-31, 2001). Probably the easiest test for your children would be an ECG. Their doctor can order this during their next visit. Best wishes.
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Wolff - Parkinson - White Syndrome in infantsPosted By shannon on July 30, 1999 at 12:23:59 My seven...[more]
As for your inquiry, my cousin also has WPW and I suspect my son has a mild case (occasional racing heart -- I never thought to get it checked in the past). I don't know if there is a genetic test for it yet, though they did find the gene mutation responsible. I personally am going to notify my doctor and my kids' pediatrician. Other thing is that this condition can remain dormant until the 50s -- so you might actually have it if it is running through your side of the family (it could come from your nephew's father, rather than your side of the family).
Good luck to you!
Michelle C.
e.g. CHF (congestive heart failure) Thank you