Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Considerations for Physicians Posted by Mark Nov 29, 2008 I would like to share with everyone a recent, and well written, review recently published through the Cleveland Clinic. I believe many readers, especially physicians, will find it interesting and informative.
The article highlights the new possibilities in Long QT Syndrome management with the advent of genotyping. There are now 10 identified Long QT Syndrome genotypes, up 6 from just a few years ago! I definately recommend this article, as it is an excellent review of current research and management in Long QT Syndrome.
Sudden Cardiac Death During Adolescence in Long QT Syndrome Posted by Mark
The results of the largest-to-date follow-up study of Long QT Syndrome patients hit the pages of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study followed 2772 participants from the International Long QT Syndrome Registry who were alive at 10 years of age and were followed up during adolescence until age 20.
Highlights of the study:
Three key predictors of risk for cardiac arrest and sudden death in Long QT Syndrome patients include: Timing and frequency of syncope (fainting), QTc prolongation (read by physicians on an EKG), and gender.
Among individuals with syncope (fainting) in the past 2 years, beta-blocker therapy was associated with a 64% reduced risk.
Young males (age 10-12 yr.) may have 4 times the risk of cardiac events related to LQTS, compared to females, but from age 13-20 years both males and females had relatively equal risks.
JAMA synopsis of the article (free to public): Click here.
YWCA Welcomes Long QT Expert to Annual Leader's Luncheon Posted by Mark
Dr. Michael Ackerman, Associate Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Molecular Pharmacology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and expert in Sudden Death Syndrome, will address the YWCA Elgin’s 25th Annual Leader Luncheon on May 8th at The Seville in Streamwood.
Reservations are being accepted at the YWCA, 847-742-7930, or log on to YWCAelgin.org.
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