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The Long QT syndrome may be divided into two distinct forms: congenital Long QT syndrome and acquired Long QT syndrome. These forms may however | The Long QT syndrome may be divided into two distinct forms: congenital Long QT syndrome and acquired Long QT syndrome. These forms may however | ||
===Diagnosis=== | |||
*The diagnosis is by maesurement of the [[Conduction#The_QT_interval|heart rate corrected QT interval]] on the ECG, which can be calculated with the [[QTc calculator]]. | *The diagnosis is by maesurement of the [[Conduction#The_QT_interval|heart rate corrected QT interval]] on the ECG, which can be calculated with the [[QTc calculator]]. | ||
*Sometinmes the QT interval can be difficult to assess. Read the [[Difficult_QT|guidelines for measurement of difficult QT interval]]. | *Sometinmes the QT interval can be difficult to assess. Read the [[Difficult_QT|guidelines for measurement of difficult QT interval]]. | ||
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*Because the QTc can change with age, it is best to take the ECG with the longest QTc interval for risk stratification.<cite>Goldenberg</cite> | *Because the QTc can change with age, it is best to take the ECG with the longest QTc interval for risk stratification.<cite>Goldenberg</cite> | ||
===Treatment<cite>ACC2006</cite>=== | |||
*"Lifestyle modification": | *"Lifestyle modification": | ||
** No competitive sports in all LQTS patients | ** No competitive sports in all LQTS patients | ||