Lown–Ganong–Levine syndrome

Also known as: LGL syndrome; short PR with normal QRS

Short PR interval with normal QRS and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (an outdated entity).

Medical specialty: Cardiology
Subspecialty: Cardiology / Cardiac electrophysiology
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Presumed enhanced atrioventricular nodal conduction or accessory pathways, now often attributed to other mechanisms.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

dizzinesspalpitationsparoxysmal tachycardiashort pr interval

Note

Not a clearly distinct entity; classification disputed

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