Which of the following statements is not true about Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome?
  1. Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome occurs due to formation of extra circuit inside heart
  2. Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome is common in elderly patients
  3. Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome is more common in men than in women
  4. Incidence of Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome highest in people of age group 30 to40
Explanation
Answer- B - “Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome is common in elderly patients” is not true about Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome. Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome develops because of formation of extra electrical circuits within the heart. Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome is the most common cause of tachycardia in young children, toddlers, and infants. The syndrome is more common in men than women, with 60% to 70% of cases in men. However, the syndrome can occur in individuals of all ages and ethnic/racial descents. The highest incidence occurs in individuals between the ages of 30 to 40.
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