Long QT syndrome primarily predisposes patients to which arrhythmia?
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Correct answer: Torsades de pointes
Long QT syndrome prolongs ventricular repolarization, increasing the risk of torsades de pointes. This polymorphic ventricular tachycardia can degenerate into ventricular fibrillation.
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