Showing posts with label Idiopathic QT Interval Prolongation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Idiopathic QT Interval Prolongation. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Rhythm abnormality of unknown origin strongly predicts sudden death risk in heart disease patients

"Researchers conducting a large, ongoing study to improve detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death were surprised to discover that a specific heart rhythm abnormality - idiopathic QT interval prolongation - increased risk five-fold among patients with coronary artery disease" - Physorg.com