Long QT syndrome physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe

Overview

Physical examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually remarkable for hearing loss in Jervell and Lang-Nielsen (JLN) syndrome. Heart murmur due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or valvular defect may be heard.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually remarkable for hearing loss in Jervell and Lang-Nielsen (JLN) syndrome. Heart murmur due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or valvular defect may be heard.

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with long QT syndrome usually appear normal.

Vital Signs

• Bradycardia with regular pulse due to aging may be seen.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually normal.

HEENT

• Hearing loss (congenital deafness), may be seen in Jervell and Lang-Nielsen (JLN) syndrome.

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with Long QT syndrome is usually normal.

Heart

• Heart murmur due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or valvular defect may be heard.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with long QT syndrome is usually normal.

Extremities

• Short stature and scoliosis are seen in LQT7 (Andersen syndrome).