Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome: A rare condition characterized by congenital deafness and a long Q-T interval which is where the heart takes longer than normal to recharge after a heartbeat. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome is available below.
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An autosomal recessive syndrome of abnormal cardioelectrophysiology, combining LONG QT SYNDROME with deafness. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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