Woman eases mid-life crisis with a ‘new love’ Oct 14, 2008
And my daughter found out she had a heart condition, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. I wanted to be a good role model for her. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Beating the odds, chasing a dream Aug 5, 2008
Alex was diagnosed more than five years ago with a medical condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. According to the American Heart Association, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome involves an extra conduction pathway in the heart and the electrical signal sent to the heart may arrive at the ventricles too soon. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'What else am I going to do? Run a hotdog stand?' Jun 25, 2008
Meat Loaf was diagnosed with a heart problem called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome after an earlier on-stage breakdown at Wembley arena in 2003. It led to his insurance company forbidding him from performing for more than 1hr 45m. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Heather Dinich Jun 12, 2008
Their paternal grandmother had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), and so did their late father, Sandy, who has since passed away from an unrelated accident. Levi was diagnosed with WPW, and Logan had a similar but less serious defect called AV nodal reentry tachycardia. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Webster out a game with an irregular heartbeat Apr 5, 2008
Tests revealed that Aldridge had Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which is an abnormality of the heart's electrical system. Five days later, Aldridge underwent a successful procedure, in which a radio frequency catheter ablation was performed. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
From hoops to heart surgery Feb 5, 2008
two weeks ago to correct what is dubbed Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ... Doctors diagnosed him with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ... According to Genetics Home Medicine, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome occurs in 1 to 3 in 1,000 people. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wellington girls soccer: Not just surviving Feb 1, 2008
Deramo wore a heart monitor to practices last season after she was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which can cause dizziness and an irregular heartbeat. "We've had so many health problems in the past, but Genny's was so serious," forward Lindsey Wilkinson said. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Exhausted' Meat Loaf walks off stage Nov 2, 2007
After collapsing on stage in 2003 he was treated for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, in which there is an extra pathway carrying electrical signals through the heart. Last October his private jet almost had to crash-land at Stansted airport after the landing gear failed. (Times Online)
A complimentary player Aug 26, 2007
Only a late-season diagnosis of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (a heart abnormality) interrupted Aldridge's progress. The diagnosis was made after he complained of dizziness in a game against the Clippers March 31. (Boston Globe)
How last year's first-rounders fared Jun 28, 2007
(Portland, from Chicago) Missed start (shoulder surgery) and end (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a heart condition) of season. Averaged 9. (USA Today -- Sports)
Shipley nets reward for persistence May 31, 2007
The former Clovis High standout had surgery in March 2006 for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a heart condition. Then a month later she tore a ligament in her back. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Nate McMillan likes Trail Blazers’ maturity Apr 14, 2007
The Blazers (31-47) lost two more players for the season this week forward Ime Udoka with a knee injury and rookie big man LaMarcus Aldridge because of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a heart condition that was corrected through surgery ... Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is an abnormality of the heart s electrical system where an extra electrical pathway connects the upper and lower chambers of the heart. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rockets get 50th win of the season and a scare Apr 13, 2007
Rookie forward LaMarcus Aldridge was diagnosed last week with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a heart condition that is not considered career-threatening. Earlier the Blazers lost top scorer and rebounder Zach Randolph (right hand) and center Joel Przybilla (left knee) for the season. (KHOU.com, TX)
Wells is a no-show for Rockets game Apr 10, 2007
Portland Trail Blazers rookie LaMarcus Aldridge is out for the season after his rapid heartbeat was found to be caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. The condition is not considered career-threatening. (Boston Globe)
Blazers sit Aldridge for remainder of season Apr 10, 2007
Blazers rookie has Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome ... SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- rookie is out for the season after his rapid heartbeat was found to be caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Anthony, Nuggets hold off Lakers Apr 10, 2007
The team found out yesterday that Aldridge's rapid heartbeat was caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and it is not considered career-threatening. Rockets 95, SuperSonics 90 // Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming combined for 58 points, and visiting Houston ignored any distraction from a missing teammate to beat Seattle. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Blazers rookie Aldridge to miss rest of season Apr 10, 2007
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Recap: San Antonio vs. Portland Apr 10, 2007
Portland rookie forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Portland has lost eight straight and 11 of 12 at San Antonio. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Parker leads San Antonio past Portland Apr 10, 2007
The team found out on Monday that Aldridge's rapid heartbeat he experienced nine days ago was caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. He will miss the rest of the season. (International Herald Tribune)
Blazers' Aldridge out for season Apr 10, 2007
On Monday, the team said he underwent a series of tests and diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, an electric abnormality in the heart. AP photo. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Spurs take Trail Blazers 112 - 96 Apr 10, 2007
" Jarrett Jack and Jamaal Magloire each scored 19 points to lead the Trail Blazers, who shot 51 percent from the field. Jack also had eight assists. Portland (31-46) was missing starters Zach Randolph, Joel Pryzbilla and rookie LaMarcus Aldridge to injury or other medical conditions. The team found out Monday that Aldridge's rapid heartbeat he experienced nine days ago was caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. The 21-year-old will miss the remainder of the season. But the team announced he... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
NBA roundup: Pistons down Knicks, 91-83 Apr 10, 2007
Portland Trail Blazers rookie LaMarcus Aldridge is out for the season after his rapid heartbeat was found to be caused by Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. A statement released by the team said the diagnosis was made after Aldridge, 21, underwent a series of tests at Providence St. Vincent's Medical Center in Portland, Ore. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pioneers struggle without Hogan Feb 1, 2007
The problem, Hogan s family told Gray, was Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The syndrome is an electrical defect of the heart that can affect how it pumps, the Children s Hospital of Seattle states on it s Web site. (Enterprise-Journal)
