[The QT syndrome in newborn infants].
The QT-syndrome-the hereditary prolongation of the QT-interval with or without concomitant deafness--may cause ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation and is therefore a life-threatening disease. The prognosis, however, can be considerably improved by a therapy with beta-blockers. For this reason, neonates of affected families should undergo cardiologic examination. It is essential to establish the diagnosis as early as possible and to start a prophylactic therapy immediately.
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Abteilung für Kinderkardiologie, Universität Essen.
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Hentrich
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D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000235:genetics*; D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013398:Sudden Infant Death / Q000517:prevention & control
Das QT-Syndrom bei Neugeborenen.