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Long QT syndrome is a disorder of the heart's electrical activity that can cause a sudden, uncontrollable, and dangerous heart rhythm. It is so named because of the appearances of the electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), on which there is prolongation of the QT interval.
How do members experience long qt syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with long qt syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for long qt syndrome*
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Long QT syndrome is a disorder of the heart's electrical activity that can cause a sudden, uncontrollable, and dangerous heart rhythm. It is so named because of the appearances of the electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), on which there is prolongation of the QT interval.
Common symptoms reported by people with long qt syndrome
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for long qt syndrome
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