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Long QT Syndrome

Medical Definition: A syndrome characterized by history of syncopal episodes and a long QT interval, sometimes leading to sudden death (DEATH, SUDDEN, CARDIAC) due to paroxysmal ventricular arrhythmia. A form associated with autosomal recessive inheritance and congenital deafness is called the JERVELL-LANGE NIELSEN SYNDROME. An autosomal dominant form without deafness is called the ROMANO-WARD SYNDROME.
Previously Indexed: Arrhythmia (1966-1985),Tachycardia (1966-1985)
Long QT Syndrome Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Jervell-Lange Nielsen Syndrome - An autosomal recessive syndrome of abnormal cardioelectrophysiology, combining LONG QT SYNDROME with deafness.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Romano-Ward Syndrome - An autosomal dominant LONG QT SYNDROME, without deafness.

Long QT Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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