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The combination severe QT-interval prolongation
The combination severe QT-interval prolongation
and syndactyly is classical for type 8 LQTS also referred
and syndactyly is classical for type 8 LQTS also referred
to as Timothy syndrome.1 It presents frequently at birth
to as Timothy syndrome.<cite>Splawski</cite> It presents frequently at birth
with life-threatening polymorphic arrhythmias in the
with life-threatening polymorphic arrhythmias in the
setting of severe QTc prolongation. Besides syndactyly
setting of severe QTc prolongation. Besides syndactyly