The 7 major long QT syndrome markets are expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.1% during 2024-2034.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2023
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Forecast Years
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2024-2034
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Historical Years
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2018-2023
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Market Growth Rate 2024-2034 | 5.1% |
The long QT syndrome market has been comprehensively analyzed in IMARC's new report titled "Long QT Syndrome Market: Epidemiology, Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2024-2034". Long QT syndrome (LQTS) refers to a rare but potentially life-threatening heart condition characterized by an abnormal prolongation of the QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The QT interval indicates the time it takes for the heart's electrical system to reset itself after each heartbeat. In individuals suffering from LQTS, this interval is extended, increasing the risk of a dangerous arrhythmia called torsades de pointes, which can lead to fainting, seizures, and, in severe cases, sudden cardiac arrest. Symptoms of the ailment can vary from person to person and may include palpitations, dizziness, syncope, and, in some instances, sudden cardiac death. These indications are often triggered by stress or physical activity. Diagnosing LQTS typically involves an assessment of the patient's medical history, a physical examination, and an ECG to measure the QT interval. Genetic testing may also be conducted to identify specific gene mutations associated with the syndrome, as LQTS can be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
The escalating prevalence of genetic mutations that can disrupt the normal flow of ions in and out of heart cells, leading to a prolonged QT interval, is primarily driving the long QT syndrome market. In addition to this, the inflating utilization of effective pharmacological medications, such as beta-blockers and sodium channel blockers, since they modulate the heart’s electrical activity to reduce the occurrence of fatal arrhythmias, thereby improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from LQTS, is also creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the widespread adoption of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) for high-risk patients who are resistant to drug therapy is further bolstering the market growth. These devices continuously monitor heart rhythm and deliver electrical shocks to correct potentially lethal heartbeats and mitigate life-threatening episodes. Apart from this, the rising application of lifestyle modifications, including dietary adjustments and avoidance of specific triggers, to minimize the risk of sudden cardiac events is acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. Additionally, the ongoing advancements in gene therapy, wherein defective or mutated genes can be replaced or corrected at a cellular level, are expected to drive the long QT syndrome market during the forecast period.
IMARC Group's new report provides an exhaustive analysis of the long QT syndrome market in the United States, EU5 (Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and United Kingdom) and Japan. This includes treatment practices, in-market, and pipeline drugs, share of individual therapies, market performance across the seven major markets, market performance of key companies and their drugs, etc. The report also provides the current and future patient pool across the seven major markets. According to the report the United States has the largest patient pool for long QT syndrome and also represents the largest market for its treatment. Furthermore, the current treatment practice/algorithm, market drivers, challenges, opportunities, reimbursement scenario and unmet medical needs, etc. have also been provided in the report. This report is a must-read for manufacturers, investors, business strategists, researchers, consultants, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the long QT syndrome market in any manner.
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This report also provides a detailed analysis of the current long QT syndrome marketed drugs and late-stage pipeline drugs.
In-Market Drugs
Late-Stage Pipeline Drugs
Drugs | Company Name |
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LQT-1213 | Thryv Therapeutics |
*Kindly note that the drugs in the above table only represent a partial list of marketed/pipeline drugs, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
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Long QT Syndrome: Current Treatment Scenario, Marketed Drugs and Emerging Therapies