Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Sympathectomy is effective treatment of Long QT Syndrome

Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2007 (Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment)
Stephen J. McPhee, Maxine A. Papadakis, Lawrence M. Tierney

page 390:
5. Long QT Syndrome
Because this is a primary electrical disorder, usually with no evidence of structural heart disease or LV dysfunction, the long-term prognosis is excellent if arrhytmia is controlled. Long-term treatment with beta-blockers, permanent pacing, or left cervicothoracic sympathectomy is frequently effective.