Long qt syndrome

Abstract

Introduction: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart rhythm condition that can potentially cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. These rapid heartbeats might trigger a sudden fainting spell or seizure. In some cases, the heart can beat erratically for so long that it causes sudden death. The frequency of long QT syndrome is unknown (possibly about 1 per 5000 population). The condition is present in all races and ethnic groups, although frequency may differ among these populations. Materials and methods: This study represents various origins and manifestations of long QT syndrome, It has been studied and analyzed various journals, surveys and clinical anatomy works to correctly determine the cause of this disease. Discussion results: According to previous studies was set that more than 50 commonly prescribed medications can lead to drug-induced Long QT syndrome (LQTS) and serious heart rhythm abnormalities known as cardiac arrhythmias. Physicians, other healthcare providers and patients need to be aware of druginduced LQTS. Physicians need to know: • What drugs cause QT prolongation. • How to identify patients at particular risk. • How to monitor and protect patients taking a QT prolonging drug. Patients need to know: • What LQTS and its symptoms are.• If they are at particular risk. • What drugs cause QT prolongation. • How to protect themselves. Conclusions: From this survey we concluded that the best way to prevent long QT syndrome is to avoid or strictly monitor the use of drugs that may induce this syndrome and also run some genetic tests to be aware of our genetic predisposition and risk size. And also the best ways of treatment and increasing the quality of our pacients life.