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📋Overview
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a cardiac conduction disorder characterized by an abnormal extra electrical pathway between the atria and ventricles, known as an accessory pathway. This can cause episodes of rapid heart rate (tachycardia). WPW syndrome is a well-established clinical entity and the term remains current in medical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0043202ICD-10-CM
I45.6
MeSH
D014927
SNOMED CT (US)
74390002
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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