Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy for congenital long QT syndrome: A single-center experience

Horner, Justin M.; Kinoshita, Masayoshi; Webster, Tracy L.; Haglund, Carla M.; Friedman, Paul A.; Ackerman, Michael J.

doi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2010.08.023

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“…A third treatment option is the ICD, for which small studies suggest excellent protective benefit 30,31 . ICDs are best reserved for the highest risk patients, including females with LQT2 32,33 . Risk factors for increased mortality have been identified, and differ according to age group.…”

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A 26-Year-Old Woman with Recurrent Loss of Consciousness

2011

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The case of a 26-year-old woman with congenital long QT syndrome and recurrent arrhythmic syncope which had been misdiagnosed as a seizure disorder is presented. Useful criteria for discriminating between loss of consciousness due to congenital long QT syndrome and loss of consciousness caused by seizure activity are discussed. The multiple potential causes and clinical implications of a prolonged QT interval, as well as the clinical features and management of congenital long QT syndrome are reviewed. CASEA 26-year-old woman presented to a general cardiology clinic with a chief complaint of palpitations. The palpitations had begun a few months prior and had been occurring with increased frequency in recent weeks. She characterized the episodes as a rapid heartbeat that alternated between a regular and irregular rhythm. She denied associated symptoms of chest discomfort or shortness of breath, but did experience lightheadedness. The palpitations lasted 30-60 seconds and occurred once or twice a week over the preceding two months. They seemed to occur at any time of day and without regard to physical activity, stress, or anything else she could identify. They had on occasion awakened her from sleep.Her past medical history was notable for dyslexia and a complex-partial seizure disorder. She had a history of five seizures: a first seizure at age 15, a second at age 18, and a third at age 20, at which point carbamazepine treatment was initiated. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the head was normal. An electroencephalogram was normal as well. Ten months previously carbamazepine was discontinued because she had been free of seizures for several years. However, about two weeks prior to her cardiology appointment she had a fourth seizure, and treatment with topiramate was initiated. She had a fifth seizure a few days prior to her cardiology appointment.The seizures always occurred when she was in a state between sleeping and wakefulness and were always precipitated by a loud noise, such as a ringing telephone. She experienced a prodrome of anxiety, lightheadedness and tachycardia. She would hyperventilate prior to losing consciousness. These events were witnessed by her mother, a registered nurse, who noted tonic and focal twitching movements of her daughter. Her mother also reported that her daughter was sometimes incontinent of urine and generally unresponsive for a few minutes during these episodes. When her daughter awakened she was immediately alert and did not feel fatigued or confused.Family history was significant for premature coronary disease in her father, who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting at 45 years of age. There was no family history of sudden death. Her only medication was topiramate 50 milligrams by mouth twice a day. She did not smoke tobacco, use any illicit drugs, or drink alcohol. She was an art student at a nearby university.Her heart rate was 94 beats per minute and her blood pressure was 118/64 mm Hg. She was a very pleasant, slender young woman. The physical ...

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A 26-Year-Old Woman with Recurrent Loss of Consciousness

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“…3,105 This has become a highly visible and vigorously debated topic, because the SD risk associated with intense physical activity (in the setting of potentially life-threatening but occult cardiovascular disease) potentially could be modified by withdrawal from a competitive athletic lifestyle 18 and could even be preventable in high-risk patients by prophylactic treatment interventions (eg, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators). [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] The writing group believes that it has achieved a comprehensive and balanced portrayal of the highly visible but complex topic of population screening for cardiovascular disease in young people.…”

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Assessment of the 12-Lead ECG as a Screening Test for Detection of Cardiovascular Disease in Healthy General Populations of Young People (12–25 Years of Age)

Maron¹,

Friedman²,

Kligfield³

et al. 2014

Circulation

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“…Early identification of the long-QT syndrome is particularly attractive because medications, use of automatic implantable defibrillators, and modifications of activities have been associated with significant reduction in risk of sudden death. 15,16 Because sudden death events may occur even in infancy, investigators have focused screening strategies in early childhood, especially the neonatal period. A standard 12-lead ECG has been proposed as the most practical screening tool.…”

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Key Concepts in the Evaluation of Screening Approaches for Heart Disease in Children and Adolescents

Mahle¹,

Sable²,

Matherne³

et al. 2012

Circulation

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Implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy for congenital long QT syndrome: A single-center experience

Cited by 85 publications

References 25 publications

A 26-Year-Old Woman with Recurrent Loss of Consciousness

A 26-Year-Old Woman with Recurrent Loss of Consciousness

Assessment of the 12-Lead ECG as a Screening Test for Detection of Cardiovascular Disease in Healthy General Populations of Young People (12–25 Years of Age)

Key Concepts in the Evaluation of Screening Approaches for Heart Disease in Children and Adolescents

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