Question 1

what is a prolonged qt syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged QT syndrom: This is a rare inborn heart condition which result in irregular heart beats that originate from the ventricles. Symptoms are palpitations, fainting & sudden death. Treatment is arrhythmia prevention techniques thru medications or surgery, also avoid medications that can prolong the q-t interval.

Question 2

how do the symptoms differ in anxiety vs long qt syndrome?

Accepted Answer

They are different: Long qt syndrome usually doesn't have symptoms.  If you have chest pain, palpitations or especially if you faint, see your regular doctor first.  If you're ok then see a psychiatrist as palpitations and chest pressure can be symptoms of panic.  But heart health always comes first.

Question 3

my brother has long qt syndrome which has caused him to faint a fem times. can i have long qt syndrome and never have any symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged qt: You need to be seen by a cardiologist and have an ekg that is the way to diagnose the condition.

Question 4

is their a cure to get rid out prolonged qt syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Genetic?: If its genetic then no & you should consult an electrophysiologist.  If drug induced....Then discontinuing the offending medication should restore things to normal.

Question 5

if i have a genetic mutation for long qt syndrome, but no symptoms can i be sure never to get any in the future?

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No: There are a number of genetic abnormalities some of which are more prone to sudden death.

Question 6

can long qt syndrome be diagnoses purely by ecg? i have no symptoms, just a first degree relative with long qt syndrome.

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Prolonged qt: Yes ECG would be the diagnostic modality 
it can be asymptomatic and usually it is.

Question 7

is it possible to be diagnosed with trace mitral regurgitation, prolonged qt syndrome along with grade i diastolic?

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Yes to all: It's entirely possible to have all.  Trace MR and grade 1 diastolic dysfunction are present in the vast majority of adults and require no treatment. Prolonged QT potentially is more serious. You must be careful what medications you are prescribed as many can make this dangerously worse. If you have issues with passing out, you need to be evaluated promptly by a cardiologist.

Question 8

hi i have prolonged qt syndrome. i have been feeling pain in my left leg for months so i asked my dr. to test my d-dimer. the result was 456ng. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

D-Dimer: Normal plasma levels of D-dimer by ELISA testing are &lt;500 ng/mL for fibrin equivalent units (FEU) or &lt;250 ng/mL for D-dimer units (DDU). As you can see that it is difficult to interpret your result based on information you gave, please provide more information. Its best to discuss it with the ordering physician. Good luck.

Question 9

ekg showed qtc of 474. pcp said not to worry about prolonged qt syndrome unless over 480.should i be concerned?stress test next week.previous ekgs ok

Accepted Answer

Borderline: Your corrected QT interval is borderline, but in medicine, we say, "never buy one of anything."  Get several EKGs and see what your QTc is on all of them. Also check your potassium and magnesium since low levels prolong the QTu interval and cause the appearance of a long QT. Finally, if it is prolonged, simply avoid other meds that make it worse. Under 500 ms is mild.

Question 10

i have prolonged qt syndrome. i have had pain in my leg for months since i foot surgery. i asked my doctor on monday to test my d-dimer. it was 456ng. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal range:  The normal range for D-dimer is approximately 0.5 mg/l of blood or 500 mg/ml of blood. All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it more or less rules out deep vein thrombosis.

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My brother has long qt syndrome which has caused him to faint a fem times. can i have long qt syndrome and never have any symptoms?

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Is their a cure to get rid out prolonged qt syndrome?

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If i have a genetic mutation for long qt syndrome, but no symptoms can i be sure never to get any in the future?

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Can long qt syndrome be diagnoses purely by ecg? i have no symptoms, just a first degree relative with long qt syndrome.

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Is it possible to be diagnosed with trace mitral regurgitation, prolonged qt syndrome along with grade i diastolic?

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Hi i have prolonged qt syndrome. i have been feeling pain in my left leg for months so i asked my dr. to test my d-dimer. the result was 456ng. what does that mean?

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Ekg showed qtc of 474. pcp said not to worry about prolonged qt syndrome unless over 480.should i be concerned?stress test next week.previous ekgs ok

A member asked:

I have prolonged qt syndrome. i have had pain in my leg for months since i foot surgery. i asked my doctor on monday to test my d-dimer. it was 456ng. what does this mean?

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