Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases
ISSN: 2299-3711 (Print)
e-ISSN: 2300-5505 (Online)
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Long QT syndrome diagnosed in the postpartum period (RCD code: VII-V-1A.2)
Piotr Kukla
Marek Jastrzębski
Agnieszka Zienciuk‑Krajka
Leszek Bryniarski
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Received: 2014-02-20
Revised: 2014-02-28
Accepted: 2014-03-17
Published: 2014-03-26
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Abstract
We report a case of 22 years old woman with long QT syndrome type with the first cardiac incidents in the post partum period. We discuss the actual treatment recommendation in the long QT syndrome with special attention on indications for implantation of defibrillator‑cardioverter. JRCD 2014; 1 (6): 15–20
Keywords
Long QT syndrome, ICD, risk stratification, β‑blocker
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Classification of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases
anticoagulation
atrial fibrillation
atrial septal defect
cardiomyopathy
computed tomography
congenital heart disease
echocardiography
electrocardiogram
electrocardiography
heart failure
implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator
magnetic resonance imaging
pregnancy
pulmonary arterial hypertension
pulmonary hypertension
rare cardiovascular disease
rare disease
right heart catheterization
right ventricular failure
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