The congenital long QT syndrome and implications for young athletes

The congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is caused by cardiac ion channel mutations, which predispose young individuals to sudden cardiac death often related to exercise. The issue of LQTS and sports participation has received significant publicity due to reports of sudden death in young competitive a...

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Published in:Medicine and science in sports and exercise 2006-05, Vol.38 (5), p.816-825
Main Authors: KAPETANOPOULOS, Athanasios, KLUGER, Jeffrey, MARON, Barry J, THOMPSON, Paul D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Death, Sudden, Cardiac - prevention & control
Exercise
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Long QT Syndrome - congenital
Long QT Syndrome - diagnosis
Long QT Syndrome - genetics
Long QT Syndrome - physiopathology
Long QT Syndrome - therapy
Male
Space life sciences
Sports
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:The congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is caused by cardiac ion channel mutations, which predispose young individuals to sudden cardiac death often related to exercise. The issue of LQTS and sports participation has received significant publicity due to reports of sudden death in young competitive athletes. This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, and management of LQTS in the physically active and athletic population.
ISSN:0195-9131
1530-0315
DOI:10.1249/01.mss.0000218130.41133.cc