Long QT Syndrome screening

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Overview

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [disease/malignancy].

OR

According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] is not recommended.

OR

According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with [condition 1], [condition 2], and [condition 3].

Screening

Screening for long QT syndrome by ECG is recommended every [duration] among patients with:

• First afebrile, generalized seizure
• Unexplained syncope
• Syncopal episode has beeN consistent with neurocardiogenic (vasovagal) syncope