1. LONG QT AND ME
BY JASMINE LATTO

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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