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Long QT in Canada

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TiggersHere
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 It seems the medical experts in Canada are more conservative in making diagnoses, than in the US.   Should I be going to the US to get a diagnosis?  

I'm 37 female, no other health concerns, except the tachy and lightheadedness/syncope.  It generally happens when I have two out the three following:  overtired, sick and stressed.  I've lost consciousness, but for very short periods of tiem, less than a minute.  It also happens immediately following hard exercise - if I stop jogging suddenly I generally come very close to blacking out.  I've struggled with symptoms for 5 years now, and even through 2 Reveals, nothing has been confirmed or ruled out.  My QTc ranges from 476 (machine) resting to .51, to 472 and 484 each after syncope.  A holter measured .50 to .52 overnight. 

Should I be pushing harder for answers?  

I'm not sure what else to do, and need some advice.  I'm close to NY, should I attempt to get in to Strong Heart Centre in Rochester?  

Thanks in advance.  

Tired in Canada