Article
Long-term follow-up of patients with short QT syndrome.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 2 Aug 2011
Giustetto Carla, Schimpf Rainer, Mazzanti Andrea, Scrocco Chiara, Maury Philippe, Anttonen Olli, Probst Vincent, Blanc Jean-Jacques, Sbragia Pascal, Dalmasso Paola, Borggrefe Martin, Gaita Fiorenzo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and the long-term course of a large cohort of patients with short QT syndrome (SQTS). BACKGROUND: SQTS is a rare channelopathy characterized by an increased risk of sudden death. Data on the long-term outcome of SQTS patients are not available. METHODS: Fifty-three patients from the European Short QT Registry (75% males; median age:...
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