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Overview: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a congenital disorder characterized by a prolongation of the QT interval on ECG and a propensity to ventricular tachyarrhythmias, which may lead to syncope, cardiac arrest, or sudden death. ... In addition to the medications that potentially can prolong the QT interval,
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/157826-overview
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The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is causing an abnormality of the heart's electrical system. The mechanical function of the heart is entirely normal. The electrical problem is due to defects in heart muscle cell structures called ion channels.
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www.qtsyndrome.ch/faq.html
www.qtsyndrome.ch/faq.html
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QTsyndrome.ch is the leading long-QT syndrome information site on the internet ... ; This site is dedicated to Mael Benjamin Mettler who died of long-QT syndrome on October 25th 2007. He was 26 years old.
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www.qtsyndrome.ch/
www.qtsyndrome.ch/
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Long Q-T syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart's conduction system. ... A problem in one of the ion channels can prolong the Q-T interval. A prolonged Q-T interval can increase your risk for a type of arrhythmia called torsade de pointes. When torsade de pointes occurs, your heart cannot pump enough oxygen-rich blood to...
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www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/longqts.cfm
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In Long QT Syndrome, the interval between Q and T is longer than normal. ... Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the electrical system that triggers the heartbeat, and regulates the muscle contractions that pump the body's blood supply. ... Drugs that prolong the QT interval and/or induce Torsades De Pointes...
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www.hrspatients.org/patients/heart_disorders/long_qt_sy...
www.hrspatients.org/patients/heart_disorders/long_qt_syndrome.asp
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Long QT syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment of this racing heart condition. ... Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that can potentially cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. The rapid heartbeats, caused by changes in the part of your heart that causes it to beat, may lead to fainting.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/long-qt-syndrome/DS00434
www.mayoclinic.com/health/long-qt-syndrome/DS00434
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In long QT syndrome, however, your heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats (a process known as repolarization). This electrical disturbance can be seen on an electrocardiogram (ECG). ... Inherited long QT syndrome; At least 12 genes associated with long QT syndrome have been discovered so far,
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/long-qt-syndrome/DS00434/DSEC...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/long-qt-syndrome/DS00434/DSECTION=causes
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Long Qt Syndrome and Prolong Qt Syndrome. www.sads.org; Many females with RS live well into adulthood. However, sudden or unexplained, life-threatening complications may develop. ... DRUGS TO AVOID There are a number of drugs which are known to prolong the QT interval and to cause heart rhythm abnormalities,
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myweb.ecomplanet.com/COAT1407/mycustompage0004.htm
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We are an independent research and education center whose mission is to improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce adverse events caused by drug interactions and drugs that prolong the QT interval, especially those affecting women.
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