Familial Long Qt Syndrome (LQTS)

Familial Long Qt Syndrome, also known as congenital long qt syndrome, is related to long qt syndrome 3 and long qt syndrome 5. An important gene associated with Familial Long Qt Syndrome is KCNH2 (Potassium Voltage-Gated Channel Subfamily H Member 2), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Cardiac conduction and Dopamine-DARPP32 Feedback onto cAMP Pathway. The drugs Ranolazine and Diuretics, Potassium Sparing have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include heart and skeletal muscle.