Electrocardiographic manifestations: long QT Syndrome.
Long QT Syndrome is a cardiac disorder caused by an abnormal prolongation of the ventricular repolarization phase. The primary concern in this syndrome is the propensity towards polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac death. This article presents several cases, highlighting the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of this disorder.
Mancuso
Erin M
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.
Brady
William J
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Harrigan
Richard A
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Pollack
Marc
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Chan
Theodore
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D000293:Adolescent; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis