Electrocardiographical case. Young woman with epilepsy.
A 24-year-old Chinese woman was referred for evaluation of palpitations. She had a background history of epilepsy. A 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) showed prolonged rate-corrected QT of 600 ms and a T-U complex. The ECG findings with her typical history suggest a diagnosis of congenital long QT syndrome. Diagnosis and treatment options are discussed.
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Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Mistri Wing, Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168752.
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Hsu
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D000328:Adult; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008133:Long QT Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy