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Is acquired long qt syndrome permanent? if the medication is stopped or the underlying cause treated does it continue to be a threat?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

No : Acquired means there is a factor causing it....Take away the offending agent and the qt should normalize.

Dr Shen agreed

Answered 3/18/2018

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Dr. Joseph Shen answered

No, but yes...: No, it is not permanent, but yes it may return.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 3/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is acquired long qt syndrome permanent? if the medication is stopped or the underlying cause treated does it continue to be a threat?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Shen agreed

Dr. Joseph Shen answered

Dr Koch agreed

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