When is a QT interval too long and how should it be measured? Dr. Dieter Nuyens shares insights on monitoring long QT syndrome, its link to malignant arrhythmias, and different treatment approaches. Listen to this #ESCTVToday episode https://bit.ly/3WpDnJl Sign up for episode reminders so you Never Miss a Beat https://bit.ly/3IQ1B7G | European Society of Cardiology

📌Clinical Guide: Torsades de Pointes (TdP) & Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) --- Key Causes 1. Drug-Induced QTc Prolongation: - High-risk agents: Amiodarone, fluoroquinolones, macrolides, SSRIs, antipsychotics, antiemetics. 2. Electrolyte Imbalances: Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia. 3. Inherited LQTS: LQTS1/2/3 mutations (confirm via genetic testing). Diagnosis - ECG: QTc ≥460 ms (women) / ≥450 ms (men). - Indeterminate Cases: Holter monitor, exercise stress testing. Acute TdP Management 1. Immediate Actio

Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (ADS) refers to sudden d#@th caused by a fatal heart rhythm disturbance where no structural abnormality is found during autopsy. It often affects young or seemingly healthy people. The underlying causes are usually inherited electrical disorders of the heart, such as Long QT syndrome or Brugada syndrome. Because the heart appears normal, the cause can remain hidden unless genetic testing is done. 👉 Follow @thescaryfact for silent conditions with deadly outcomes. | thes