Long QT syndrome

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Long QT syndrome is one of the many causes of QT prolongation. For a complete review of QT prolongation in general, click here.

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: LQTS; long QT; congenital long QT; congenital long QT interval

History and Symptoms | Electrocardiogram | Genetic Studies | Other Diagnostic Studies

Long QT syndrome is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:

• Dofetilide

Case #1

• Cardiac action potential
• Short QT syndrome

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