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What is the definition of Long QT Syndrome 1?
Romano-Ward syndrome is the most common form of inherited long QT syndrome. Symptoms include arrhythmia, fainting, cardiac arrest, and sudden death. There are six different types of this syndrome, long QT 1 through 6. Each type is caused by a change in a different gene. The most prevalent form of long QT syndrome is long QT type 1. Long QT type 1 is caused by changes in the KCNQ1 gene. Romano-Ward syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion.
What are the alternative names for Long QT Syndrome 1?
  • Long QT syndrome 1
  • LQT1
  • Romano-Ward syndrome
  • Ventricular fibrillation with prolonged QT interval
  • Ward-Romano syndrome
Who are the top Long QT Syndrome 1 Local Doctors?
Michael Brunner
Elite in Long QT Syndrome 1
Elite in Long QT Syndrome 1

Shmg Cardiovascular Medicine-Bradford Street

2900 Bradford St NE # 229, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
Experience:
19+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Michael Brunner is a Cardiologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Brunner has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 1. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 1, Short QT Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Elite in Long QT Syndrome 1
Cardiology
Elite in Long QT Syndrome 1
Cardiology

Miriam Hospital

1 Hoppin St, 
Providence, RI 
Languages Spoken:
English

Gideon Koren is a Cardiologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Koren is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 1. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 5, Adenoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

 
 
 
 
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Masood Qazi
Advanced in Long QT Syndrome 1
Cardiology
Advanced in Long QT Syndrome 1
Cardiology

Advocate Heart Institute

10837 S Cicero Ave, Ste 200, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English

Masood Qazi is a Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Qazi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 1. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center