Short QT syndrome: mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment
Preben Bjerregaard* and Ihor Gussak
Correspondence *Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Service, Saint Louis University Hospital, 12th floor, 3635 Vista Avenue at Grand, Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA
Email bjerregp@slu.edu
As yet, 22 cases of short QT syndrome have been confirmed but other cases have probably been overlooked. This syndrome is a heritable primary electrical disease of the heart that can lead to atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. The knowledge to date on this little recognized disorder is presented.
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