Long QT syndrome is a leading cause of sudden death in young persons, with a prevalence exceeding 1 in 2000. It is characterized by prolongation of the QT interval, aberrant T-wave morphologic ...
The QT interval is the time from the beginning of the QRS complex, representing ventricular depolarization, to the end of the T wave, resulting from ventricular repolarization. The normal QT interval ...
We evaluated 647 patients (386 with a mutation at the LQT1 locus, 206 with a mutation at the LQT2 locus, and 55 with a mutation at the LQT3 locus) from 193 consecutively genotyped families with the ...
Long QT interval is a condition that affects the heart’s electrical rhythm, which can lead to potentially life threatening arrhythmia. Behind the pumping action of the heart is an electrical ...
LQTS can be inherited or acquired through medications or electrolyte imbalances, with family history being a significant risk factor. While some individuals with LQTS may not experience symptoms, ...