NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Long QT Syndrome
Facts About Long QT Syndrome
Written for patients and caregivers, this easy to read fact sheet provides a complete overview of Long QT syndrome (LQTS). LQTS is a disorder of the heart’s electrical activity that may cause you to develop a sudden, uncontrollable, and dangerous heart rhythm in response to exercise or stress. Such abnormal heart rhythms also can develop for no known reason in people who have LQTS. Not everyone who has LQTS develops a dangerous heart rhythm, but if one does occur, it may be fatal. Describes symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Contains links to other online resources.
