Macroscopic T wave alternans in long QT syndrome.

Jayakrishnan, M P; Krishnakumar, P

Jayakrishnan, M P; Krishnakumar, P.

Indian J Pediatr ; 2006 Jun; 73(6): 539-40

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-83506

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A 6 year old girl was admitted with recurrent episodes of loss of consciousness. ECG showed prolonged QT interval and macroscopic T Wave alternans. Identification of this ECG pattern is important since it can lead to potentially lethal arrhythmias.

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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents/therapeutic use; Child; Electrocardiography; Female; Humans; Long QT Syndrome/complications; Propranolol/therapeutic use; Recurrence; Unconsciousness/etiology

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Propranolol / Recurrence / Unconsciousness / Long QT Syndrome / Female / Humans / Child / Electrocardiography / Anti-Arrhythmia Agents Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Pediatr Year: 2006 Type: Article

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