Does WPW syndrome affect life expectancy? Does it affect sport performance?

Question

I am 27 years old and have been a competitive runner since my childhood. I recently have been diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) I want to know how this will affect the rest of my life.

Answer 1

I was diagnosed with WPW as a very young child. Though I do have rapid heart rate occasionally, this condition has never prevented me from performing any activity. I was a dancer through college, am an avid aerobics participant, and have given birth two children naturally (no epidural, more than 10 hours hard labor each). The tachycardia episodes happened more often when I was pregnant.

When I have an episode, there are a few ways I've found to be successful in stopping it. One - drink something that is very cold. Two - hold your breath and bear down (like you have to go to the bathroom). Three - lie down on the floor and elevate your legs above your heart. Four - gently press on your jugular vein (in your neck)...but be careful, sometimes this method makes me dizzy. In the worst case, if you can't stop the episode, go to the Emergency Room. They will most likely give you an IV of adenosine - which will feel like you got drop-kicked in the chest, but it will stop the tachycardia.

My mother also has WPW and we've both been investigating the laser ablative surgery to correct it. It's supposedly an outpatient procedure that is very simple with a very high success rate. Ask your cardiologist for more details.

Answer 2

You don’t need to exercise for long periods of time. Short, sharp sets of exercise will produce better results should you work hard. Get a bypassing rope, skip for two units, do push ups for 60 seconds or so, skip for two minutes, rest first minute. Then change the push nearly something else like sit ups in addition to do the set again. Repeat it five times and it’s a fast, effective workout that will recover results than a long run or swim.

Answer 3

Sudden death is a risk, an unpredictable one, and is higher than "healthy" people. But don't panic, it is not a severe desease, you might not even have symptoms, many young people have it. (and elderly too)
You should have your heart tested on exertion, have a Holter and echocardiography. This should decide which treatment is best for you. This evaluation is absolutely neccessary if you are a professional sportsman.
Catheter ablation successfully cures the syndrome.

Answer 4

You don’t need to exercise for long periods of time. Short, sharp sets of exercise will produce better results in the event you work hard. Get a passing up rope, skip for two units, do push ups for 60 seconds or so, skip for two minutes, rest for just one minute. Then change the push as much as something else like sit ups along with do the set again. Repeat it five times and it’s a fast, effective workout that will get better results than a long work or swim.

Answer 5

First off, every medical student, and resident will want to look at your EKG each time you go to the doctor to get a check up.

reatment
Treatment of WPW is based on the severity of symptoms experienced with the rapid heart rates. Medications may be able to control the occurrence of any rapid heart rates. However, some people are not able to tolerate these medications. In addition, very fast heart rates and severe symptoms (such as loss of consciousness) may persist despite the use of medications. A procedure known as catheter ablation can be used to destroy the abnormal pathway, and prevent the rapid heart rates associated with the abnormal pathway. Please refer to the sections on EP study and catheter ablation for further information on these procedures.

Answer 6

You received some good anwers. The q waves in the disease are diagnostic. I would not suggest sports with the condition. While each attack might not be life threatening, they do put extra strain on the heart and could shorten life if not effectively treated.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Set performance-based goals. Always set yourself incrementally larger goals each week to make certain you’re engaged and have something to strive for. Each little achievement is also an incentive that you’re going in the proper direction. From doing 10 more squats to mastering a whole new yoga pose, whatever floats your own boat.

Answer 9

No how can sex affect a sporting performance, sex will help to tone up the mussels, and while you are having sex you are also using mussels that you otherwise would not use. So to conclude sex is good for you.

Answer 10

Don’t count calories after consumed. Check the calories before you dive in and you will find it puts you off of that extra chocolate chip cookie.