Brugada syndrome: new concepts and algorithms in management (RCD code: V‐1A.1)
Journal Title: Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Clinical manifestation of Brugada syndrome (BrS) mainly results from polymorphic ventricular arrhythmias and includes sudden cardiacarrest (SCA). The Brugada sign, besides being present in true BrS, may result from different causes. Moreover, electrocardiogram findings in some clinical situations may resemble the BrS electrocardiographic pattern. Thus, differential diagnosis is crucial in the proper management of patients suspected of having BrS. Lifestyle modifications and close follow-up with or without pharmacologic treatment and/or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement constitute the most common approach to managing BrS patients. However, the role of ablation in BrS treatment is increasing. Due to diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties, the management of BrS is often challenging. This review provides new concepts and algorithms in the diagnostics and treatment of patients suspected of having BrS. JRCD 2017; 3 (5): 151–160
Authors and Affiliations
Paweł Matusik, Anna Rydlewska, Joanna Pudło, Jakub Podolec, Jacek Lelakowski, Piotr Podolec
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- EP ID EP254924
- DOI 10.20418/jrcd.vol3no5.298
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