What is it about?
Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a rare, autosomal dominant genetic disorder with mutation in the SCN5A gene. It is associated with an increased risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. BrS can be diagnosed by characteristic electrocardiogram (ECG) findings and significant events, such as syncope, palpitations, nocturnal respiratory agonia, and family history of sudden cardiac death below the age of 45 years. Special investigations, such as electrophysiology study, ajmaline provocation test, and genetic testing, play an important role in its diagnosis
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Why is it important?
BrS has specific clinical characteristics and can be diagnosed with a thorough history, ECG, and relevant investigations. This case highlights the need for physicians to be competent in identifying high-risk patients with BrS to prevent the risk of sudden cardiac death and life-threatening arrhythmias
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Writing this article was a great pleasure. This was an opportunity for me to learn new information and improve my knowledge regarding the topic and more importantly to spread and share this information with the rest of the world and help the medical society in diagnosis of such rare conditions.
Juwairiya Iqbal
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This page is a summary of: Diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome, a Rare Inherited Arrhythmogenic Disorder, Dubai Medical Journal, April 2020, Karger Publishers,
DOI: 10.1159/000507572.
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