Long QT

Posted by janiem07 @janiem07, Jan 8 9:20pm

I was just recently diagnosed with Long QT and will see what my cardiologist recommends to treat this at the end of this month. I am currently wearing a heart monitor for 30 days. In 2 weeks I go in for other heart tests, an echo and an ultrasound. Does anyone else have this and what is your treatment plan. Also I have SLE Lupus and I’m on a beta blocker. Thanks for any advice and or support.

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janiem07 | @janiem07 | 3 days ago

In reply to @lindabp "Someone mentioned trazadone as a possible trigger for this. Could Xanax also be a trigger? I've..." + (show)

This is just what I have read on several sites.
Results showed no significant relationship between QTc prolongation and BDZ use in any of the classes considered. We conclude that BDZs, even if used long-term and at high dosages, can be considered safe in terms of cardiovascular complications for patients.Jan 2, 2024

gloaming | @gloaming | 3 days ago

In reply to @lindabp "Someone mentioned trazadone as a possible trigger for this. Could Xanax also be a trigger? I've..." + (show)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3653016/
I believe that Xanax is not on the warning list.

rjrosebud | @rjrosebud | 2 days ago

In reply to @windyshores "What is an ICD? I have "borderline" QTc but it is definitely too long at times." + (show)

An ICD is a device that in placed in the chest. Similar in size to a pacemaker. We are considered to be in the higher risk Category for a sudden cardiac arrest. It will detect an arrhythmia and send electrical pulses if needed.

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