Afonso Catarina, Mendes Débora A, Queirós Rita V, Serra Catarina M, Laranjo Sérgio
Family Medicine, USF (Unidade de Saúde Familiar) Afonsoeiro, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Montijo, PRT.
Pediatrics, Unidade Local de Saúde do Médio Tejo, Torres Novas, PRT.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 26;16(12):e76430. doi: 10.7759/cureus.76430. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) is a rare hereditary canalopathy, characterized by prolonged ventricular repolarization, which can lead to malignant tachyarrhythmias at a young age. Treatment typically involves healthy lifestyle changes and β-blocker therapy. In specific cases, the implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) can be an option. In this report, we present the case of a newborn presenting with bradycardia in his initial screening examination, who was subsequently diagnosed with LQTS, specifically variant LQT3, a rare finding.
长QT综合征(LQTS)是一种罕见的遗传性离子通道病,其特征为心室复极延长,可导致年轻人发生恶性快速性心律失常。治疗通常包括健康生活方式的改变和β受体阻滞剂治疗。在特定情况下,植入式心脏复律除颤器(ICD)植入也可作为一种选择。在本报告中,我们介绍了一例新生儿在初次筛查检查时出现心动过缓,随后被诊断为LQTS,具体为罕见的LQT3型变异的病例。