Long QT syndrome 3
Long QT syndrome 3
Definition
An autosomal dominant condition caused by mutation(s) in the SCN5A gene, encoding sodium channel protein type 5 subunit alpha. It is characterized by a prolonged QT interval that may result in torsade de pointes, ventricular fibrillation and/or sudden cardiac death.
Also known as long QT syndrome 3, long QT syndrome caused by mutation in SCN5A, long QT syndrome type 3, LQT3, SCN5A long QT syndrome — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0110646 per MONDO
- MESH C565840 per MONDO
- NCIT C137959 per MONDO
- OMIM 603830 per MONDO
- UMLS C1859062 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 |