Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Long QT interval syndrome].

N T Vatutin, E V Skliannaia, P V Gritsenko

    Kardiologiia
    |December 21, 2002
    PubMed
    Summary

    Long QT syndrome is a heart condition causing dangerous arrhythmias. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reducing mortality from this potentially fatal disorder.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis: current approaches].

    Kardiologiia·2021
    Same author

    [Anaemia and iron deficiency in chronic heart failure patients].

    Kardiologiia·2019
    Same author

    [The case of repeated syncopes in recurrent pulmonary embolism].

    Kardiologiia·2018
    Same author

    RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BLOOD ALDOSTERONE AND SOMATOMETRIC PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE AND PRESERVED EJECTION FRACTION OF LEFT VENTRICLE.

    Klinicheskaia meditsina·2017
    Same author

    [Infective endocarditis in the elderly: The current view of the problem].

    Terapevticheskii arkhiv·2017
    Same author

    [The Development of Pulmonary Damage When Receiving Amiodarone].

    Kardiologiia·2017

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Genetics
    • Pharmacology

    Context:

    • Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a critical cardiac disorder.
    • It is characterized by potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmias, including torsade de pointes and ventricular fibrillation.
    • Effective management strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes.

    Purpose:

    • To review recent advancements in understanding Long QT syndrome.
    • To summarize current knowledge on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches for LQTS.
    • To provide a comprehensive overview for clinicians and researchers.

    Summary:

    • LQTS involves prolonged cardiac repolarization, increasing arrhythmia risk.
    • Recent studies have shed light on genetic and acquired causes.
    • Diagnosis relies on ECG findings and clinical history, while treatment focuses on preventing arrhythmias through medication and lifestyle changes.

    Impact:

    • Improved understanding of LQTS can lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention.
    • Enhanced treatment strategies may significantly reduce mortality rates associated with LQTS.
    • This review serves as a valuable resource for managing patients with Long QT syndrome.

    Related Experiment Videos