Brugada's Syndrome and Sudden Cardiac Death

Brugada pt 1

100

Name 1 example of Cardiac Chanellopathies?

Brugada Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome, Short QT syndrome, idiopathic VF, Short coupled Torsades

200

Brugada Syndrome Genetics: what type of trait is it?

Autosomal dominant

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Treatment of pts with symptomatic Brugada Syndrome:

ICD!

400

Brugada Syndrome: Factors/ Drugs that Enhance ECG Pattern:

- Na+ channel blockers, alpha agonist, vagotonic agents, beta blockers, fever, alcohol, cocaine, severe ischemia, tricycic antidepressants, antiihistaminics

500

Where is the highest population of Brugada Syndrome at (Location):

Southeast Asia: Thailand, Phillippines, Japan

Brugada pt 2

100

Where does the name Brugada come from?

The Brugada Brothers (1986)

200

Charcteristics of Brugada Syndrome for ECG Findings:

- RBBB anad ST elevation in V1-V3

300

Symptoms of Brugada Syndrome:

Syncope, SCD (usually during sleep), 

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Brugada Syndrome: Clinical Features 

Unexpected sudden death, Syncope, seizures, agonal nocturnal respirations, affects male patients predominaantly (8:1), cases reported worldwide

500

What is the #1 cause of SCD?

Coronary Artery Disease 80%