Short QT syndrome
Short QT syndrome
Definition
A genetic disease of the electrical system of the heart that consists of a constellation of signs and symptoms, consisting of a short QT interval on an EKG (< 300 ms) that does not significantly change with heart rate, tall and peaked T waves, and a structurally normal heart. Short QT syndrome appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, and a few affected families have been identified
Also known as short QT syndrome, ventricular arrhythmia associated with short QT syndrome — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0050793 per MONDO
- ICD9 426.89 per MONDO
- MESH C580439 per MONDO
- NCIT C71060 per MONDO
- Orphanet 51083 per MONDO
- SCTID 698272007 per MONDO
- UMLS C2348199 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Heart | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |