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The risk of fatal events is reduced during pregnancy, but dramatically increases during the 9 months after delivery, especially in patients with LQT2. In women with LQTS, treatment with \u03b2-blockers at appropriate doses is recommended throughout pregnancy and the high-risk postnatal period. 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