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long QT syndrome
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Long QT syndrome
Long QT syndrome
(
LQTS
) is a rare inherited or acquired heart condition in which delayed
repolarization
of the heart following a heartbeat increases the risk of episodes of
torsades de pointes
(TdP, a form of
irregular heartbeat
that
originates from the ventricles
). These episodes may lead to
palpitations
,
fainting
, and
sudden death
due to
ventricular fibrillation
. Episodes may be provoked by various stimuli, depending on the subtype of the condition.
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