What is new in Brugada syndrome?

Abstract The Brugada syndrome (BrS) and the long QT syndrome are the most frequently diagnosed genetically-conditioned arrhythmogenic syndromes. It is a primary disorder of electric cardiac activity which is demonstrated by elevation of the ST segment in the right precordial leads connected to an in...

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Published inCor et vasa (English ed.) Vol. 55; no. 6; pp. e525 - e532
Main Authors Bolek, Ondřej, Marek, Dan, Táborský, Miloš
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Urban & Partner Sp. z o.o 01.12.2013
Subjects
Arrhythmia
Brugada syndrome
Cardiovascular
Channelopathies
ST-segment elevation
Sudden cardiac death
Channelopathies
Brugada syndrome
Arrhythmia
Sudden cardiac death
ST-segment elevation
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Summary:Abstract The Brugada syndrome (BrS) and the long QT syndrome are the most frequently diagnosed genetically-conditioned arrhythmogenic syndromes. It is a primary disorder of electric cardiac activity which is demonstrated by elevation of the ST segment in the right precordial leads connected to an increased risk of sudden death in patients without a structural damage of the heart. In this article, an overview of genetic heterogeneity, pathophysiology, ECG diagnostics and therapy possibilities are discussed, including the innovations of the recent years. A brief case report of a patient presenting with syncope and ST segment elevation is described.
ISSN:0010-8650
1803-7712
DOI:10.1016/j.crvasa.2013.09.003