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Long QT Syndrome screening

Overview

Overview

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [disease/malignancy].

OR

According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] is not recommended.

OR

According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with [condition 1], [condition 2], and [condition 3].

Screening

Screening

Screening for long QT syndrome by ECG is recommended every [duration] among patients with:

  • First afebrile, generalized seizure
  • Unexplained syncope
  • Syncopal episode has beeN consistent with neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) syncope
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