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Long QT syndrome
A disorder of the heart's electrical activity that can cause sudden, uncontrollable, and dangerous variations in the rate of the heartbeat.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
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