Description

Long QT Syndrome is a heart rhythm disorder that can potentially lead to serious irregular heartbeats and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. It is characterized by a prolonged QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG), which reflects delayed repolarization of the heart after a heartbeat.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that Long QT Syndrome may be referred to in various ways, including 'síndrome de QT largo' in some contexts, which is colloquial. It is important to maintain a formal tone and use the canonical term to ensure clarity in medical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: Patients with Long QT Syndrome may experience fainting spells or seizures due to abnormal heart rhythms.

ES: Los pacientes con Síndrome de QT Prolongado pueden experimentar desmayos o convulsiones debido a ritmos cardíacos anormales.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Long QT Syndrome with other cardiac conditions; misinterpreting the term due to similar-sounding phrases; using informal or colloquial language instead of the clinical term.