long QT syndrome

An autosomal genetic disease that is characterized by delayed repolarization of the heart following a heartbeat increases the risk of episodes of torsade de pointes (TDP, a form of irregular heartbeat that originates from the ventricles).

Medications that may treat it

disopyramide dofetilide dronedarone droperidol nilotinib pimozide quizartinib sotalol toremifene vandetanib

Also known as: LQT; long Q-T syndrome