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long QT syndrome


Long QT syndrome may be due to a heart condition someone is born with or from taking certain medications resulting in delayed electrical activity when the heart beats, causing fast, chaotic heartbeats that can be life-threatening. Long QT syndrome can cause fainting and, in some cases, cardiac arrest.


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