Romano-Ward syndrome

Long QT Syndrome 1; RWS; Ward-Romano Syndrome; WRS

Romano-Ward syndrome, is the major variant of long QT syndrome. It is a condition that causes a disruption of the heart's normal rhythm. This disorder is a form of long QT syndrome, which is a heart condition that causes the cardiac muscle to take longer than usual to recharge between beats. If untreated, the irregular heartbeats can lead to fainting, seizures, or sudden death. Romano-Ward syndrome is inherited in a autosomal dominant pattern. It is the most common form of inherited long QT ...