Short QT Syndrome in Survivors of Aborted Cardiac Arrest, Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia, or Arrhythmic Syncope

Among patients diagnosed with Short QT syndrome, those who have experienced an aborted cardiac arrest, documented spontaneous sustained ventricular tachycardia, or arrhythmic syncope represent a high-risk subgroup for whom structured, evidence-based management is essential.

Clinical Scenario

Survivor of an aborted cardiac arrest
Documented spontaneous sustained ventricular tachycardia
Arrhythmic syncope in the context of Short QT syndrome

Management Approach

Current evidence-based guidance supports a device-based intervention as the central strategy in this setting. The complete structured regimen — including specific indication criteria, procedural considerations, and the full decision pathway — is available in the full protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac262

ICD implantation is recommended in patients with a diagnosis of SQTS who: (a) are survivors of an aborted CA and/or (b) have documented spontaneous sustained VT.

ICD implantation should be considered in SQTS patients with arrhythmic syncope.

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