Long QT Syndrome Overview

Excerpt

The purpose of this overview is to:

1. 1

   Briefly describe the clinical characteristics of long QT syndrome (LQTS);

2. 2

   Review the genetic causes of LQTS;

3. 3

   Review the differential diagnosis of LQTS with a focus on genetic conditions;

4. 4

   Provide an evaluation strategy to identify the genetic cause of LQTS in a proband (when possible);

5. 5

   Review management of LQTS including targeted pharmacologic treatment;

6. 6

   Inform risk assessment and evaluation of at-risk relatives for early detection and treatment of LQTS.