Search

for
Search:

GlossaryLong QT Syndrome (LQTS)

heart rhythm disorder causing prolonged QT interval on ECG

Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats, potentially leading to fainting, seizures, or sudden death. It is characterized by an abnormally prolonged QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG), which indicates delayed repolarization of the heart after a heartbeat. This condition can be inherited or acquired and may be triggered by certain medications, electrolyte imbalances, or other medical conditions.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 5 results

research Index of Suspicion: An 18-Month-Old Girl with Intermittent Fevers, Weight Loss, and Mild Respiratory Distress

November 2007 in “Pediatrics in review”

A boy with long QT syndrome was treated successfully, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of chest pain in children for heart conditions like LQTS.

Clinical Characterization of Men with Long QT Syndrome and Torsades de Pointes Associated with Hypogonadism: A Review and Pharmacovigilance Study

research Clinical Characterization of Men with Long QT Syndrome and Torsades de Pointes Associated with Hypogonadism: A Review and Pharmacovigilance Study

17 citations, August 2019 in “Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases”

Low testosterone in men is a risk factor for a specific heart rhythm issue, and testosterone treatment may help prevent it.

research The Rotterdam Study: 2016 Objectives and Design Update

336 citations, August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology”

The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.

research Androgenic Effects on Ventricular Repolarization

64 citations, August 2019 in “Circulation”

ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.

Post-Finasteride Syndrome: When Will We Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry Despite Awareness of Sexual, Neurological, and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade

research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: When Will We Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry Despite Awareness of Sexual, Neurological, and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade

January 2020 in “Archives of urology”

Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.

Community Join

0 / 0 results

— no results