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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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No : Acquired means there is a factor causing it....Take away the offending agent and the qt should normalize.
Answered 3/18/2018
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No, but yes...: No, it is not permanent, but yes it may return.
Answered 3/28/2017
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