A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with brugada syndrome and have an icd that has worked fine. i am wanting to find out more about this disease and wanting to know if there are any help in dealing with the severe anxiety about my defibrillator going off.

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See answer: The following website is recommended http://bit.ly/1Umw0sK Also if having anxiety CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very helpful. Go to my checklist "overcoming anxiety and stress"

Answered 1/25/2016

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Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

AICD is best: The only effective treatment is AICD It is a hereditary condition and is well known for sudden cardiac death, very increased heart rate known as ventricular tachyarrythmia . There is no proven medical(medicine) treatment. But AICD (ICD) is very successful treatment So just relax and keep regular followup with your cardiologist regularly

Answered 9/26/2016

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Dr. Julian Raffoul answered

Specializes in General Practice

Talk to your doctor!: Brugada syndrome is a relatively common familial arrhythmia syndrome found in patients presenting with syncope or sudden cardiac arrest. It is VERY understandable that you are having symptoms of anxiety about the defibrillator. My advice: talk to your PCP or Cardiologist and ask for a referral to a counselor or Psychiatrist. In the meantine, refer to: familyheart.stanford.edu/clinics/brugada2.htm

Answered 11/26/2016

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