Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Long QT syndrome
Serious
ICD-10: I45 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: हृदय ताल विकार · தமிழ்: இதய தாள கோளாறு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹೃದಯ ಲಯ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · తెలుగు: గుండె లయ రుగ్మత · বাংলা: হৃদস্পন্দন সমস্যা · मराठी: हृदय ताल विकार · ગુજરાતી: હૃદય લય વિકાર
About this condition
Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder that can cause dangerous fast, chaotic heartbeats, leading to sudden fainting or even cardiac arrest. It may be inherited or caused by certain medications. Early diagnosis through ECG and proper treatment with medications or devices can prevent life-threatening complications.
Common symptoms
fainting spells
sudden collapse
irregular heartbeat
palpitations
dizziness
chest discomfort
seizure-like episodes
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | हृदय ताल विकार · बेहोशी · दिल की धड़कन असामान्य · चक्कर आना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இதய தாள கோளாறு · மயக்கம் · இதய துடிப்பு பிரச்சனை · தலைச்சுற்றல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹೃದಯ ಲಯ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ಮೂರ್ಛೆ · ಹೃದಯ ಬಡಿತ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ · ತಲೆತಿರುಗುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గుండె లయ రుగ్మత · స్పృహ తప్పడం · గుండె కొట్టుకోవడం సమస్య · తలనొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হৃদস্পন্দন সমস্যা · অজ্ঞান হওয়া · বুক ধড়ফড় · মাথা ঘোরা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | हृदय ताल विकार · बेशुद्धी · हृदयाच्या ठोक्यांची समस्या · चक्कर येणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હૃદય લય વિકાર · બેહોશી · ધબકારા · ચક્કર આવવા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Long QT syndrome?
fainting spells, sudden collapse, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Long QT syndrome common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Long QT syndrome?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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