Romano-Ward Syndrome

Synonyms

Long QT Syndrome 1

Long QT Syndrome Type 1

Romano Ward Syndrome

Syndrome, Romano-Ward

Syndrome, Ward-Romano

Ventricular Fibrillation with Prolonged QT Interval

Ward Romano Syndrome

Ward-Romano Syndrome

A form of long QT syndrome that is without congenital deafness. It is caused by mutation of the KCNQ1 gene which encodes a protein in the VOLTAGE-GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL.