A Complete Medical Guide and Prevention For Heart Diseases Volume XVIII; Long QT Syndrome
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Heart, Health Care Issues
| Author: | Medical Professionals | ISBN: | 1230000037161 |
| Publisher: | MedHealth | Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Medical Professionals |
| ISBN: | 1230000037161 |
| Publisher: | MedHealth |
| Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare inborn heart condition in which delayed repolarization of the heart following a heartbeat increases the risk of episodes of torsade de pointes (TDP, a form of irregular heartbeat that originates from the ventricles). These episodes may lead to palpitations, fainting and sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation. Episodes may be provoked by various stimuli, depending on the subtype of the condition.
The condition is so named because of the appearances of the electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), on which there is prolongation of the QT interval. In some individuals the QT prolongation occurs only after the administration of certain medications.
The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare inborn heart condition in which delayed repolarization of the heart following a heartbeat increases the risk of episodes of torsade de pointes (TDP, a form of irregular heartbeat that originates from the ventricles). These episodes may lead to palpitations, fainting and sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation. Episodes may be provoked by various stimuli, depending on the subtype of the condition.
The condition is so named because of the appearances of the electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), on which there is prolongation of the QT interval. In some individuals the QT prolongation occurs only after the administration of certain medications.
