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A member asked:
Is "long qt syndrome" very common among teenage athletes?
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No: Prolonged qt syndrome is not very common just because there is no recommendation to screen general population for it. Athletes with it appear to be at high risk for death because of increased stress on the heart during sports and exercise.
Answered 11/26/2012
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Long QT: Long qt isn't particularly common. It's appearance in kids mirrors adult frequency.
Answered 4/8/2013
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