What exactly is the qt syndrome?

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Long QT syndrome... Is a problem with your heart.
It means that your heart has a delay in it when it is filling and trying to beat.
This can lead to sudden death.
Usually it is a problem with the Potassium channel in the heart.

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prolongation ofthe time between the Q wave and T wave in the ECG, it could be dute to electolyte imbalance, certain drugs etc. andcan be dangerous (even lethal) can lead to irregular heart beats and subsequent cardiac arrest

It's also a big concern with the use of Amiodarone in the hospital setting. Can trigger Torsades. Not a good thing!
Jeff the nurse in Nashville

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