mayo.edu Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) affects an estimated 1 in 2500 people and typically presents with syncope, seizures or sudden death. Whereas someone exhibiting marked prolongation of the ...

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Hydroxyzine is a commonly prescribed antihistamine medication for anxiety and ...

Someone diagnosed with long QT syndrome should have instructions from their healthcare provider on when to call the provider or 911. The instructions will clarify what to do if they feel new symptoms ...

The FDA has approved a new drug called revumenib that can be taken orally to treat acute leukemia in patients 1 year or older. The drug will be marketed under the brand name Revuforj.

Two patients experienced grade 4 QTc prolongation, meaning a dangerously slower heart rate, while two had grade 4 ...

Revuforj was approved by the FDA for adults and children with relapsed/refractory acute leukemia with a KMT2A translocation.

The following is a summary of “Continuous QTc monitoring for patients intoxicated with QTc prolonging medication in the ED: a proof of principle.,” published in the November 2024 issue of Emergency ...

Risk of QT prolongation in congenital long QT syndrome, CHF, electrolyte abnormalities; monitor EKG and correct electrolyte abnormalities if needed. Risk of inj site injury in patients with low ...