Two forms of inherited long QT syndrome are known: (1) the more common Romano-Ward syndrome (RWS), with an autosomal dominant inheritance, and (2) the Jervell and Lange-Nielssen syndrome (JLN), which is usually autosomal recessive long QT syndrome associated with inherited sensorineuronal ...
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 ...
The treatment of long QT syndrome is intended to prevent abnormal heartbeats , decrease hypertension and improve lipid profile and function of platelets. The treatment options include antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive agents (i.e., losartan), cholesterol lowering drugs, supple-mentation of potassium ...
Long QT syndrome is an uncommon inherited condition— meaning it's caused by genes passed on to you from your parents. The electrical activity of heart cells is controlled by a set of channels that pump minerals, such as sodium and potassium, in and out of cells. If you inherit genes ...
To confirm the antiarrhythmic effectiveness of magnesium sulfate given by slow infusion and evaluate its influence on ventricular repolarisation parameters, we enrolled 12 consecutive patients (9 men and 3 women; aged 49 to 78 years) with acquired prolonged QT interval (QTc = 500 to 640) and ep...
We describe the case of a newborn with congenital long QT syndrome, with 2:1 AV block and frequent episodes of Torsades de Pointes (TdP) requiring placement of a dual chamber ICD at 33 days and 3.63 kg, the youngest and smallest patient, thus far reported. Long QT syndrome was diagnosed...
The N629D mutation, adjacent to the GFG signature sequence of the HERG1 A K(+) channel, causes long-QT syndrome (LQTS). Expression of N629D in Xenopus oocytes produces a rapidly activating, noninactivating current. N629D is nonselective among monovalent cations; permeation of K(+) was si...
Congenital long QT syndrome: an elective indication for betablocker treatment. Apropos of 5 cases Hayoun B, Lupoglazoff JM, Magnier S, Denjoy I, Casasoprana A (1995) Congenital long QT syndrome: an elective indication for beta blocker treatment... B Hayoun,JM Lupoglazoff,S Magnier,......
Long-QT syndrome is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous syndrome characterized by lengthening of the QT interval and increased dispersion of the ven... IA Khan,RM Gowda - 《International Journal of Cardiology》 被引量: 163发表: 2004年 Benefits of magnesium sulfate in the management of acute...
Ventricular tachycardia after ondansetron administration in a child with undiagnosed long QT syndrome Postoperative Nausea and VomitingDimenhydrinateOndansetronDrug Therapy, CombinationChildAntiemeticsElectrocardiographyPurpose To describe a case of ventricular tachycardia... K Mckechnie,A Froese - 《Canadian Journ...