Syncope in a febrile state: A case report of Brugada syndrome

Abstract In 1992, Brugada and Brugada first described a new entity, which became known as Brugada syndrome, that is associated with a high risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in patients without structural heart disease. This syndrome is characterized by a distinct electrocardio...

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Published inRevista portuguesa de cardiologia (English ed.) Vol. 33; no. 12; pp. 801.e1 - 801.e6
Main Authors Martins, Juliana, Braga, Carlos, Arantes, Carina, Ramos, Vítor, Salgado, Alberto, Rebelo, Adília, Correia, Adelino
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier España 01.12.2014
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Brugada syndrome
Cardiovascular
Febre
Fever
Morte súbita
Sudden death
Síndrome de Brugada
Morte súbita
Brugada syndrome
Síndrome de Brugada
Sudden death
Fever
Febre
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Summary:Abstract In 1992, Brugada and Brugada first described a new entity, which became known as Brugada syndrome, that is associated with a high risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in patients without structural heart disease. This syndrome is characterized by a distinct electrocardiographic phenotype, type 1 Brugada pattern, consisting of a coved ST-segment elevation (≥0.2 mV) followed by a negative T wave in more than one right precordial lead. This pattern is dynamic, and can be spontaneous or concealed, but is unmasked under certain circumstances, like febrile states. The authors report a case in which the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome was made in the course of etiologic investigation of recurrent syncope in a febrile state.
ISSN:2174-2049
2174-2049
DOI:10.1016/j.repce.2014.07.002