Long QT Syndrome
Long QT Syndrome can be an acquired or rare genetic disorder. Gene mutations account for 75 percent of Long Qt Syndrome. The most common genetic variations of this syndrome are Romano-Ward Syndrome and Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome. Individuals with Romano-Ward have only one genetic variant from both parents. Individuals with Jervell and Lange-Nielsen have one genetic variant from each parent. This disorder causes cardiac arrhythmias and abnormal electric activity in the heart; which can lead to cardiac arrest and sudden death.
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My 20 year old daughter died from LQT 10 years ago. Her Dr Stuart Birnbam (who died in a car crash after her death) said she had a rare form of the disease. She could not have a pace maker because she would be getting too many shocks. She was on beta blockers. We had others in the family checked at the time but testing was very limited. No one else has showed signs of LQT.
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