Hello,
I was diagnosed as an infant with WPW in 1974. I am currently 25 years old and concerned about my future.
I've heard more and more cases have been seen about his disease. I still have episodes of fast heartbeats (about once a year), heart "flutters" (about once a week).
My family doctor, Dr. Tom Caven, has recently retired so I don't know what I need to do. He knew most about this WPW disease. I don't know if I should be checked often. I smoke (i know that HORRIBLE) so I think that worsens my case.
My daughter was born with Ventricular Septal Defect and Aortic Coarchtation (???spelling???). The doctors said it wasn't directly associated with my medical condition.
I guess my question is this....IN DETAIL....could you please describe this disease to me? Could you point me in the direction of a good Cardiologist in Austin, Texas that is TOTALLY familiar with this disease?
Originally I was told that I was a case history at St. Judes (whatever that means) and that it was a rare condition.
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Thank you sooooooooo much!
xxHOLLYxx