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2. Drug-induced QT prolongation - Wikipedia

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   Most patients with drug-induced QT prolongation are asymptomatic and are diagnosed solely by EKG in association with a history of using medications known to cause QT prolongation. [6] A minority of patients are symptomatic and typically present with one or more signs of arrhythmia, such as lightheadedness, syncope, or palpitations. [6]

3. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Strokes or heart attacks cause more than 80% of cardiovascular disease deaths. ... An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that occurs due to a problem with the electrical activity of your heart ...

4. Arrhythmia - Wikipedia

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   Several groups of drugs slow conduction through the heart, without actually preventing an arrhythmia. These drugs can be used to "rate control" a fast rhythm and make it physically tolerable for the patient. [citation needed] Some arrhythmias promote blood clotting within the heart and increase the risk of embolus and stroke.

5. Long QT syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a condition affecting repolarization (relaxing) of the heart after a heartbeat, giving rise to an abnormally lengthy QT interval. [7] It results in an increased risk of an irregular heartbeat which can result in fainting, drowning, seizures, or sudden death. [1]

6. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   In some cases, medications used to treat other medical conditions have been shown to cause heart disease and cardiovascular events like heart failure. These drugs include anthracyclines (a drug ...

7. Irregular heartbeat types, symptoms and causes - AOL

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   Don't panic, symptoms can be caused by stress, and most people who do have abnormal heart rhythms are able to live normal lives, but here's what to be aware of. Irregular heartbeat types, symptoms ...