[Molecular genetics of the long QT syndrome: clinical aspects].

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The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a heart disorder which is characterised by the prolongation of the QT interval of the surface electrocardiogram and is associated with malignant arrhythmias, syncopal episodes, torsade de pointes form ventricular tachycardias and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. There are two familial forms of LQTS, the autosomal dominant Romano-Ward syndrome and the autosomal recessive...

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