Signs Of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Cardiac Arrest

In more severe cases of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, cardiac arrest can occur. This is a life-threatening symptom that requires immediate medical attention. Call for an ambulance, or have a loved one call one for you, if your heartbeat doesn't return to normal a few minutes after increasing or if you have chest pain that lasts longer than fifteen minutes. Cardiac arrest is also characterized by short breathing, sweating, fainting, and pain in the arms, back, or jaw. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and they collapse or faint during an episode, this is a huge red flag, and emergency care should be sought immediately.