Long QT Syndrome: Warning Signs and Checklist

April 6, 2006 — -- The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation has warning signs of Long QT Syndrome and other genetic heart disorders on its Web site www.sads.org.

Below are warning signs and a risk assessment checklist from the site.

Risk Assessment Form

Parents, answer these questions (or have your child's doctor help complete them) every few years at these times: preschool, before/during middle school, before/during high school and before participating in organized sports.

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Family History Questions

If you answer yes to any of the questions, your doctor should check your child's heart.