A case report of Long QT presenting as seizures

Abstract

Long QT syndrome is a genetically transmitted cardiac arrhythmia caused by ion channel protein abnormalities. It is characterized by ECG abnormalities and a high incidence of syncope and sudden cardiac death. Long QT syndrome can be mistaken for palpitations, neurocardiogenic syncope, and epilepsy. Long QT syndrome is responsible for approximately 1000 deaths each year in the United States. Almost 40% of people with long QT syndrome had a delayed diagnosis because the cause was labelled as fits. The prognosis for patients with long QT syndrome who have been treated with beta-blockers is satisfactory.