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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) - Glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Jun 16, 2017

Glossary

Tachycardia: Accelerated heart rate

Arrhythmia: Disruption to the heart’s normal rhythm

Syncope: Fainting

Published on May 29, 2017
Last Updated on Jun 16, 2017

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