Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Treatment in Minnesota

All diagnosis and treatment options for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) described in these pages are available at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is one of the most experienced medical centers in the country for treatment of heart arrhythmias such as WPW syndrome. Thousands of patients with heart rhythm disorders are treated each year. Heart specialists and surgeons consult with each patient to determine the most appropriate treatment. These specialists offer leading-edge treatment options, some available at only a few medical centers in the United States.

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been ranked first or second in cardiovascular practice (medical expertise in heart and lung care) in the annual U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals" edition since the rankings have been published.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked among the Best Hospitals in Heart and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

Heart Rhythm Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota

The Heart Rhythm Clinic is one of the largest arrhythmia treatment clinics in the nation and has one of the highest volumes of patients. Annually, more than 4,000 patients with heart rhythm disorders are treated in the clinic.

The Heart Rhythm Clinic uses the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options for heart arrhythmia. The center takes a patient-centered, team approach. The clinic is staffed by nationally-recognized electrophysiologists, specialists in heart care with expertise in evaluating and treating heart rhythm problems and their complications. Many physicians in the Heart Rhythm Clinic have held or now hold leadership roles in the Heart Rhythm Society, a leading professional organization for heart rhythm disorders.

The Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Ablation Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is a national leader in catheter ablation and implantable devices. Laboratory staff are nationally recognized leaders in diagnosing and treating heart arrhythmias, using the most advanced technology available. The lab has more than 25 years of experience in treating adults and children who have heart arrhythmias. Laboratory staff have performed more than 10,000 electrophysiology procedures during the past five years.

Treatment Team

This disease is treated by specialists in Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call Cardiovascular Diseases at 507-284-3994 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday, or complete an online appointment request form. No physician referral is necessary. Cardiologists generally can see most patients within two weeks after their appointment requests, and often cardiologists can see patients within a week or less after the appointment request. Patients with urgent issues can usually be seen within 24 hours after their requests. In emergencies, patients are directly transferred to inpatient hospital care.

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