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BibliographyAckerman M. Consultation with the Specialist: The Long QT Syndrome. Pediatrics in Review. 1998;19:232-238 [This article lays out the basics of diagnosing long QT syndrome based a patient's calculated QTc measurement. It also includes information about the genetics behind long QT syndrome. Especially helpful was the use of dendrograms in illustrating long QT syndrome's inheritance between generations. Information from this article was used to establish a baseline for identifying long QT syndrome based on a patient's QTc measurement.] Eldar M, Griffin JC, Van Hare GF, Witherell C, Bhandari A, Benditt D, et al. Combined use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents and long-term cardiac pacing for patients with long QT syndrome. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1992;20:830-837 [This article explained the mechanism behind beta-blockers abilities to prevent the reoccurrence of long QT syndrome's symptoms in previously symptomatic patients. This article's information was used in explaining why beta-blockers are an effective treatment for long QT syndrome.] Garson A, Dick M, Fournier A, Gillette PC, Hamilton R, Kugler JD, et al. The long QT syndrome in children. An international study of 287 patients. Circulation. 1993;87:1866-1872 [This article provided information about a real life study of 287 individuals who were all symptomatic for long QT syndrome. All were treated using beta-blockers and the results of the trial were reported. I used this information to provide percentage values about the effectiveness of beta-blocker treatments in individuals with long QT syndrome.] Ireland RH, Robinson RT, Heller SR, Marques JB, Harris ND. Measurement of high resolution ECG QT intervals during controlled euglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. Physiol. Meas. 2000;21:295-303 [This article shows physicians how to properly measure the length of the QT interval. It was used in describing the basic technique for properly measuring the QT interval on an ECG.] MD Alerts - Advice on Measuring the QT Interval. 2003. Best Practice of Medicine. Available: http://praxis.md/index.asp?page=alertsarchive&news_id=5089&alert=MD. Accessed March 27, 2004 [This article sets standards for measuring the QT interval. In particular it demonstrates how to determine where the T wave intersects the isoelectric point. It was used to help explain how to properly measure the QT interval.] Towbin JA. New Revelations about the Long QT Syndrome. N Engl J Med. 1995;333:384-385 [This article gives statistical data about long QT syndrome's prevalence in the United States. This article was used in describing the epidemiology of long QT syndrome. Specifically, it established that long QT syndrome is more prevalent than cystic fibrosis and phenylketonuria within the United States.] ___ The contents of the Long-QT-Syndrome.com Site, such as text, graphics, images and all other material contained on Long-QT-Syndrome.com are for informational purposes only. The contents were not written by a practicing medical doctor/physician and may not be correct. The content within Long-QT-Syndrome.com is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Long-QT-Syndrome.com Site! |
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