My 19 year old Sister long Qt syndrome!!! do you think she can get on rides in Six Flags????

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My cuzins have invited me and my sister to six flags, my sister has long Qt syndrome n i dont want to go if she is not gonna be going on rides because shes afraid she sumthing might happen!! do you think she will be find getting on rides?? also im not really sure wut long Qt syndrome is!!
She should absolutely NOT go on the rides that are very excitiable. With prolonged QT syndrome your heart's electrical system has a delay in recovery after the initial excitation phase that causes the heart to contract. It is associated with fainting and heart rhythm problems. She could go on rides that are gentle only.  (+ info)

My sister has long Qt syndrome type 5, what does this mean and what are the treatments?

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The answers above are quite good, but not easy to understand. Long QT Syndrome is a condition in which the cardiac tissue in the ventricles take longer to become responsive after a heart beat than normally. This is known as prolonged repolarization, showing a longer QT interval than normal (>450 ms) on an ECG readout. When the prolonged interval causes electrical disturbances in the heart, symptoms such as syncope (fainting), or severe lightheadedness. Unfortunately, another far too common symptom is SCD, or Sudden Cardiac Death, due to a fatal arrhythmia called Torsades de Pointes; this abnormal rhythm in the heart causes the ventricles to contract so quickly, not all of the cardiac cells get a chance to "recover." When this happens, usually the heart rhythm degrades into an even more fatal rhythm, called Ventricular Fibrillation; unlike Torsades, Ventricular Fibrillation causes the heart to cease pumping effectively, ultimately causing death.
Long QT Syndrome type 5 is a classification of this syndrome. Specifically, type 5 occurs from an autosomal dominant gene, which means that one of the parent's have it, and out of their children, there is a 50% chance that the each of the children might carry be affected or carry the gene. Subsequently, each of the affected children may have children with the same statistics. Basically this means in your family's case, the LQTS gene has been received by your sister and if she has children, there is a chance that the syndrome might be passed down to her children.
LQTS5 is a very uncommon type, and is rarely seen associated with deafness with the child, found in another type of gene change. This leads to an additional syndrome called Jervell and Lang-Nielson Syndrome.
Like the person above me, the possible treatments involve prevention (which is harder), and termination during an arrhythmia. Prevention includes the use of medications called Beta Blockers, which control the rate and rhythm of the heart; Antiarrhythmics, Potassium supplementation, Sodium Channel blockers, and as a terminative method, ICD implantation (which has shown to be the most beneficial in treatment of this arrhythmia.)
An ICD is a device which is implanted into a pocket in the chest area, leads (pronounced LEEDS) are inserted into the heart, and the device is tested for its protective capabilities by restarting a lethal heart rhythm and letting the ICD automatically stop it within 15 seconds.  (+ info)

is long qt syndrome a reason to be medically discharged from the marines?

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Don't know about a discharge... Long QT can be pretty serious though. There is an increased risk of a cardiac arrhythmia called "Torsades de Pointes" (a form of v-tach). Generally though, people mainly experience things such as palpitations, syncope, and there is the possibility of sudden cardiac death. Some medications can prolong the QT interval as well. Are you looking for a way out?

...and no, it is not simply a congenital condition - it can also be acquired....

-Chad, RN ICU  (+ info)

I was diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome. Sometimes my heart jumps, then it would beat really fast then it?

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would beat regular. Does anyone know why?
I have LQTS as well,I have had it my whole life. Because it is a condition that affects the electrical system of the heart,it sounds like you're experiencing pvc's and/or arrhythmia's. Are you on a beta blocker medication? Most people who have this need medication for treatment and some,such as myself,also need an ICD (implanted cardio defibrillator). There are many drugs that cause the QT waves to be even further prolonged,www.qtdrugs.org is website with a list of all contraindicated medications. Anything that gives an adrenaline rush (i.e competitive sports,amusement park rides,jumping in pools,scary movies,etc) should be avoided at all times. www.sads.org is also a great source of information.Please feel free to ask any questions and good luck!  (+ info)

Can i take singular for asthma with long qt interval?

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I have congenital long qt syndrome and have developed asthma at the age of 70. Can I take singular and or albuterol to control my asthma symtoms?
I don't have any idea about the problem you have. It is better to consult your doctor regarding this for safety reasons. For more info about asthma you may visit:

Asthma Guidelines:
http://asthma.health-board.com  (+ info)

Long QT Syndrome?

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I have Long QT Syndrome and need to know if I can take Prilosec OTC. Are there any other antacids I can take? I know I can take Pepcid AC, but it does nothing. My doctor used to prescribe Prevacid, which worked great, but UHC won’t cover it any longer. My acid reflux is so bad I will be going to the emergency room if I don’t get some relief soon.
I found a great web site in regards to 'long qt' syndrome, I think I just typed it in web address. It had alot of info, along with meds to avoid.  (+ info)

...What is Long QT Syndrome?!?

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about 7 years ago, my little sister died of a condition called 'Long QT syndrome. it was sudden, and we didn't even know she had the disease.

but i'm not sure exactly what went on.

can anybody tell me what Long QT syndrome is, and is there any chance that i might have it too?
Sorry about your sister.
Long QT syndrome is a disorder of the heart's electrical system. It may be a congenital problem (born with it) or due to medication use.

Here is more info:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/qt/qt_whatis.html  (+ info)

Can Long QT Syndrome & Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome co-exist?

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Yes it can  (+ info)

Video: Long QT Syndrome?

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I am doing a project in health and i am trying to find videos about long qt syndrome and it has to be short and it has to be about how it works so that it shows the heart. Something like you would see on the discovery channel
Just do a google search looking for Long QT video. There are over 300,000 sites so take your pick. Sorry I entered long QT syndrome video  (+ info)

Long QT Syndrome Question?!?

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I have been diagnosed with an acute case of Long Qt Syndrome, I'm 14 btw. What are the possibilities of death? Thank you =) xx
Is your prolonged QT congenital? You state your case is acute.

You will need to have a cardiac electrophysiology study to see if your prolonged QT will cause you to go into an arrhythmia called torsade des pointes.

If they are able to reproduce a cardiac arrhythmia you will need an implantable defibrillator which will reduce your risk of death.

They will check all your electrolytes to check that they are all present at all the correct levels.

So the answer is that you need more tests to determine the cause of your prolonged QT

This is pretty scary stuff for someone of your young age to deal with.

I think you shound speak with your school councilor to help you deal with this.

If you get a defibrillator you can stop worrying because if you do develop an disorder of your heart the device will terminate it.

rhythm, the built in defibrillator gives you a small shock then you will be OK

take care

Donna  (+ info)

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