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long QT syndrome

 
a combination of prolonged Q–T interval and torsades de pointes; it may be congenital or acquired, the latter usually being the result of drug administration.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
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In the Bay of Plenty area ofNew Zealand, a couple are currently grieving the loss of their third child to Long QT Syndrome.
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Now the couple are backing a campaign to raise awareness of the Long QT Syndrome condition.
In terms of family history, ask if any relatives were diagnosed with long QT syndrome or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Family history also is relevant if there were any unexpected or unexplained deaths before age 50 years.
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Three-year-old Bradley Young has an extremely rare heart condition, called Long QT syndrome, which means he could die if he hears a loud noise or has any sudden shock.
Three-year-old Bradley Young suffers from a rare heart condition, called Long QT Syndrome, which means a loud noise or sudden shock could kill him.
Earlier this month scientists in Sweden confirmed the paediatric nurse, who worked at The Countess of Chester hospital, had the rare disorder Long QT syndrome.
An inquest recorded the case of death as 'unascertainable' but parents Terry and Doreen Harley have tirelessly campaigned to have the death certificate changed to show Lisa, 27, was killed by a rare disorder known as Long QT syndrome.
-- Pregnancy and postpartum are not especially high-risk periods for cardiac events in women with long QT syndrome, G.
Karen, who wears a heart monitor, was diagnosed with the silent killer Long QT Syndrome two years ago.
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