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Congenital long QT syndrome in children identified by family screening.
The American journal of cardiology - 15 Jun 2008
Petko Colin, Bradley David J, Tristani-Firouzi Martin, Cohen Mitchell I, Sanatani Shubhayan, Saarel Elizabeth V, Albaro Cecilia A, Etheridge Susan P
Abstract excerpt
The diagnosis of congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS) in the relatives (nonprobands) of index patients (probands) is increasing because of screening. This report documents the clinical courses and outcomes of nonproband pediatric patients with LQTS. All patients aged <18 years with LQTS were identified at 3 pediatric centers. Demographic data, personal and family histories, electrocardiographic data, and genetic...
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