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Long QT Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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December 16, 2017
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What Is Long QT Syndrome ?

Long QT syndrome is a rare inherited heart condition in which a delay in change in membrane potential, following a heartbeat, in the heart might increase the risk of episodes of irregular heart beat which may generate from the ventricles.

As a result, long QT syndrome is known to cause symptoms ranging from fainting spells to palpitations. Long QT syndrome can be dangerous and may prove to be fatal.

Causes of long QT syndrome may include medications, medical conditions and a possible genetic mutation.

There are treatment options available which help combating against the syndrome. While at times, certain medications may be prescribed, possible management options may primarily include avoiding certain activities which are known to trigger the syndrome.

Causes Of Long QT Syndrome:

In long Qt syndrome, the heart takes a larger amount of time in recharging (repolarizing) between beats. This electrical disturbance is dubbed to be prolonged QT interval. The symptoms which occur as a result are collectively known as Long QT syndrome.

Possible causes may include:

  • Delay of the flow of potassium ions out of the heart muscle’s cells
  • A genetic mutation, which may be inherited.
  • A gene responsible for making a certain protein which makes up the ion channel is faulty
  • The ion channel may not work properly leading to Long QT syndrome
  • Medications
  • Antibiotics
  • Antihistamines
  • Antidepressants
  • Antipsychotics
  • Diuretics
  • heart medications

People with low potassium levels in their body and those who have first degree relatives suffering from similar disease tend to have a higher probability of developing Long QT syndrome.

Symptoms Of Long QT Syndrome:

Some people may not develop any symptoms. However, in case symptoms do occur, they consist of:

  • Fainting spells, which occur with little or no warning
  • Seizures, as continuous erratic beating of the heart causes deprivation of oxygen
  • Sudden death, if the chaotic heartbeat persists

Diagnosis Of Long QT Syndrome:

Diagnostic tests may include the following:

  • Electrocardiogram
  • A medication stress test, done with epinephrine, which may identify the disease and the underlying genetic mutation
  • Genetic testing

Treatment Of Long QT Syndrome:

The following treatment options are available:

  • Medications
  • Beta blockers
  • Mexiletine
  • Potassium
  • Fish oil
  • Placement of medical devices
  • implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, to prevent fatalities associated with Long QT syndrome
  • Surgery
  • Left cardiac sympathetic denervation surgery

By : Natural Health News

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