Diseases and Conditions
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
What you can do
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Complications
For many people, WPW syndrome doesn't cause serious problems. But complications can occur. It's not always possible to know your risk of serious heart-related events. If WPW syndrome is untreated — particularly if you have other heart conditions — you might have:
- Fainting spells
- Fast heartbeats
- Rarely, sudden cardiac arrest
