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I have tested positively for the long qt gene but am currently showing no symptoms. should i declare this when applying for travel insurance?
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It depends: Have you ever had an EKG where it was documented & would show up on your medical records as prolonged QT syndrome ? If not, I wouldn't consider it a real issue.
Answered 7/1/2020
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