Genetic testing for congenital long QT syndrome
Mundy L, Purins A, Braunack-Mayer A, Hiller J
Record ID 32007000645
English
Authors' recommendations:
In conclusion, clinical symptoms and an elongated corrected QT interval (QTc) may not necessarily predict long QT (LQT) and a negative mutation analysis may not rule out a diagnosis of long QT syndrome (LQTS). Mutational analysis of suspected LQTS patients appears to be effective in identifying individuals previously thought to be clinically asymptomatic, and this may have long term consequences for their future. As the first symptom of LQTS for many patients is a life-threatening cardiac event, early diagnosis is of utmost importance.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2007
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Long QT Syndrome
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Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
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ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
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