Long Qt Syndrome

About- Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that affects the normal electrical activity of the heart and can potentially cause fast chaotic heartbeats.
 
Symptoms-
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Fainting
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Fluttering sensation in the chest
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Heart palpitations
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Noisy gasping
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Seizures
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Sudden death

Causes-
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Inherited abnormalities in the heart's electrical system
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Low body potassium (hypokalemia)
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Side effects of certain medication including antibiotics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics, Diuretics, antiarrhythmic medications, etc
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Some medical condition
 
Specialists to visit
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Cardiologist
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Medical Geneticist
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) Pediatrician

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.health.harvard.edu

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