LONG QT AND ME BY JASMINE LATTO

WHAT IS LONG QT? Long QT is a genetic heart condition which means I inherited it through a faulty gene from my mum It is a rare condition and within our family we now have 7 people with this condition Unlike other medical conditions you can't see it but it is important to share so that you can help me if needed

WHAT does this mean? Your heart ticks along with a normal rhythm, if something causes the electrical activity in my heart to change rhythm I can collapse Things that can cause a change in rhythm – the wrong type of medication frights alarm bells or phones ringing during the night intense exercise

How can you help me? If I do collapse – make sure you are safe call for help or dial 999 it's important to start CPR as soon as possible send someone else for the defibrillator if there's one close by I wear a medical ID bracelet and have an ID card in my school bag

Thank you for listening Don't be frightened! Have a go at CPR training – even if you don't remember all the training you might save someone's life one day Thank you for listening