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What is the definition of Long QT Syndrome 3?
Long Q-T syndrome 3 (LQT3) is a rare disorder of the heart’s electrical system that can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. In long Q-T syndrome 3, there is a defect in ion channels in the cells of the heart, causing a delay in how long it takes for the heart’s electrical system to recharge after each heartbeat. The Q-T interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents the time it takes for the heart’s electrical system to fire an impulse through the heart’s ventricles and then recharge; in other words, how long it takes for the heart muscle to contract and then recover. In long Q-T syndrome 3, the 3 refers to the type of ion channel that is affected.
What are the symptoms of Long QT Syndrome 3?
Some individuals with congenital long Q-T syndrome 3 may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of congenital long Q-T syndrome 3 usually appear in the teen years through the 20s. Symptoms of long Q-T syndrome 3 may include fainting (syncope), seizures, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), palpitations, ventricular tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and sudden cardiac death. Symptoms of long Q-T syndrome 3 commonly occur after exercise, after being startled or emotional overexcitement, during sleep, or upon suddenly waking up.
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What are the current treatments for Long QT Syndrome 3?
Treatment for long Q-T syndrome 3 is focused on alleviating symptoms and preventing sudden cardiac death and may include medications, such as beta blockers (nadolol and propranolol), surgery that interrupts the nerves to the heart (sympathectomy), the use of an implantable automatic cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and avoiding triggering events.
Who are the top Long QT Syndrome 3 Local Doctors?
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 3
Dr. Danilo T. Funa
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 3
Dr. Danilo T. Funa
Internal Medicine

Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

50 Memorial Dr, 
Leominster, MA 
 (3.5 mi)
978-466-2421
Languages Spoken:
English, Filipino
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Danilo Funa is an Internal Medicine provider in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Funa and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, High Cholesterol, Chronic Pancreatitis, and Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease. Dr. Funa is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 3
Dr. Wendi A. Cardeiro
Cardiology
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 3
Dr. Wendi A. Cardeiro
Cardiology

Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

60 Hospital Rd, 
Leominster, MA 
 (3.6 mi)
978-466-2257
Languages Spoken:
English
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Wendi Cardeiro is a Cardiologist in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Cardeiro and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Cardeiro is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Gerard P. Aurigemma
Cardiology
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 3
Dr. Gerard P. Aurigemma
Cardiology

Umass Memorial Medical Group Inc

60 Hospital Rd, 
Leominster, MA 
 (3.6 mi)
978-466-2257
Experience:
46+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Italian
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Gerard Aurigemma is a Cardiologist in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Aurigemma has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Aurigemma is currently accepting new patients.

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