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What is brugada type 2 heart disease? is it inherited and if so from which parent? what is tx?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Brugada syndrome: is characterized by ECG findings of a right bundle branch block associated with ST elevation in the right anterior precordial leads. The condition is serious and can lead to sudden death. The treatment is an implantable cardiac pacer/defibrillator.

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Answered 4/1/2019

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