Lasindrome del QT lungo

Giovanna Ferrara; Emanuela Berton; Claudio Germani; Pierluigi Marzuillo; Paolo Bonazza; Raffaele D'Alfonso; Egidio Barbi

Lasindrome del QT lungo

Translated title of the contribution: The long QT syndrome

Giovanna Ferrara, Emanuela Berton, Claudio Germani, Pierluigi Marzuillo, Paolo Bonazza, Raffaele D'Alfonso, Egidio Barbi

IRCCS pediatrico Burlo Garofolo

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Abstract

The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an arrhythmogenic syndrome due to cardiac ion channel disorders characterized by prolonged QT interval on ECG (QTc >440 ms for male, >460 ms for female) and the most common presentations are syncope, seizures, cardiac arrest and sudden death. Many different congenital forms have been identified but also an acquired form due to specific drugs, hypokalaemia, or hypomagnesemia is known. Familiarity is the leading risk factor. LQTS should be suspected in case of any syncope in order to perform ECG and start proper therapy. To identify and remove risk factors it is necessary to avoid potentially life-threatening arrhythmia in these patients.

Translated title of the contribution	The long QT syndrome
Original language	Italian
Pages (from-to)	33-40
Number of pages	8
Journal	Medico e Bambino
Volume	33
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - Jan 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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