What is long qt syndrome?
Long QT syndrome is a disorder of the heart's electrical activity that can cause a sudden, uncontrollable, and dangerous heart rhythm. It is so named because of the appearances of the electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), on which there is prolongation of the QT interval.
How do members experience long qt syndrome?
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
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Shortness of breath with little or minimal activity (ie standing)
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Who has long qt syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 24 | |
| 40s | 37 | |
| 50s | 32 | |
| 60s | 30 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 126 |
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