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What is the definition of Long QT Syndrome 5?
Long Q-T syndrome 5 (LQT5) is a rare disorder of the heart’s electrical system that can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. In long Q-T syndrome 5, 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 5, the 5 refers to the type of ion channel that is affected.
What are the symptoms of Long QT Syndrome 5?
Some individuals with congenital long Q-T syndrome 5 may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of congenital long Q-T syndrome 5 usually appear in the teen years through the 20s. Symptoms of long Q-T syndrome 5 may include fainting (syncope), seizures, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), palpitations, ventricular tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and sudden cardiac death. Symptoms of long Q-T syndrome 5 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 5?
Treatment for long Q-T syndrome 5 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 5 Local Doctors?
Chetan Bhardwaj
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 5
Dr. Chetan Bhardwaj
Cardiology
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 5
Dr. Chetan Bhardwaj
Cardiology

Osf Multi-Specialty Group

5405 N Knoxville Ave, 
Peoria, IL 
 (42.8 mi)
309-691-4410
Languages Spoken:
English
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Chetan Bhardwaj is a Cardiologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bhardwaj and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 5. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Bhardwaj is currently accepting new patients.

Craig A. Stark
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 5
Dr. Craig A. Stark
Cardiology
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 5
Dr. Craig A. Stark
Cardiology

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

4480 Utica Ridge Rd, 
Bettendorf, IA 
 (43.4 mi)
Experience:
43+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Craig Stark is a Cardiologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Stark has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 5. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Stark is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Ismail K. Tabash
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Experienced in Long QT Syndrome 5
Dr. Ismail K. Tabash
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Osf Multi-Specialty Group

8600 State Route 91, Suite 130, 
Peoria, IL 
 (38.2 mi)
309-683-5050
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic
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Ismail Tabash is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Tabash and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 5. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Fainting, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, and Ectopic Heartbeat. Dr. Tabash is currently accepting new patients.

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