Various drugs: Long QT syndrome: 18 case reports
(LQT1 to LQT6) have been identified, and attempts are being made to correlate different mutations with clinical signs and specific therapy. In acquired LQTS, channel malfunction is caused by metabolic abnormalities or drugs. The list of drugs that may impair ion-channel function expands ...
Long QT syndromeMedically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 10, 2023.Summary Symptoms Diagnosis Prevention Treatment Prognosis What is Long QT syndrome?Long QT syndrome is an uncommon inherited condition— meaning it's caused by genes passed on to you from your parents. The electrical ...
Long QT syndrome incidence is increasing in general population.A careful pre-,peri-and post-operative management is needed for patients with this syndrome because of the risk of Torsades de Pointes and malignant arrhythmias.The available data regarding prevention of lethal Torsades de Pointes during ...
This review focuses on the available evidence about safe use of drugs in long QT syndrome type 3 and Brugada syndrome. Both syndromes are associated with malignant arrhythmias and mutations in the cardiac sodium channel gene SCN5A. Both cardiovascular and noncardiovascular drugs have the ability to...
Long QT syndrome (LQTS)is an uncommon disorder where yourhearttakes longer than usual to recover after each beat. It affects one in 5,000 people and can raise the risk of “torsades de pointes,” a type ofirregular heartbeatthat can be deadly. But there are treatments for it. Here’s ...
Many drugs result in QT/QTc interval prolongation (6). An abbreviated list of such drugs is presented in Table 1. In the majority of cases, drug-induced QT/QTc prolongation appears to result from blockade of the IKr ion channel responsible for the rapid component of the delayed rectifier ...
Informational internet sites: Information centers Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention (OGDP), Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/genomics European Long QT Syndrome Information Center: http://www.qtsyndrome.ch Drugs That Prolong the QT Interval and/or Induce ...
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Long QT syndrome:A disorder of the heart's electrical system that predisposes individuals to irregular heartbeats,faintingspells, and sudden death. The irregular heartbeats are typically brought on bystressor vigorous activity. Abbreviated LQTS. LQTS is often symptomless and undiagnosed, but it is well...