| Recommendations | Consensus statement instruction | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular genetic testing for definitive disease associated genes (currently KCNQ1, KCNH2, SCN5A, KCNE1, and KCNE2) should be offered to all patients with acquired LQTS who experienced drug-induced TdP, are aged below 40 years and have a QTc >440 ms (males) and >450 ms (females) in the absence of culprit drug |
|
20, 94 |
| Cascade family screening for the presence of pertinent variants should be considered when QT prolonging drugs are or could be prescribed |
|
Expert opinion |
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