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What are the risks of a "procainamide challenge" to diagnose brugada syndrome? my ep recommended this test to rule out brugada.
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This syndrome: is so rare that there is insufficient data to answer your question. If the test you mention is done in a modern , hospital based electrophysiology unit..the risks are MINIMAL..and a lot less than the risks of UNTREATED BRUGADA syndrome!!!! My opinion only Hope it helps! DR Z
Answered 2/27/2016
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