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The Long QT syndrome is characterized on the ECG by prolongation of the heart rate corrected QT interval | The Long QT syndrome is characterized on the ECG by prolongation of the [[Conduction#The_QT_interval|heart rate corrected QT interval]]. It was first recognized by dr. Jervell and dr. Lange-Nielsen in 1957, accompanied by hearing deficits, sudden cardiac death and an autosomal recessive inheritance.<cite>Lang1957</cite> | ||
The Long QT syndrome is characterized | The Long QT syndrome is characterized |