Effect of Age and Sex on the QTc Interval in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 and 2 Long-QT Syndrome [Original Article]

Conclusions—
There is a significant effect of age and sex on the QTc interval in long-QT syndrome, with a unique pattern per genotype. The age of 12 to 14 years is an important transitional period. In the risk stratification and management of long-QT syndrome patients, clinicians should be aware of these age-, sex-, and genotype-related trends in QTc interval and especially the important role of the onset of puberty.

Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - March 29, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vink, A. S., Clur, S.-A. B., Geskus, R. B., Blank, A. C., De Kezel, C. C. A., Yoshinaga, M., Hofman, N., Wilde, A. A. M., Blom, N. A. Tags: Arrhythmias, Aging, Pediatrics, Genetics, Electrocardiology (ECG) Original Article Source Type: research