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.