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Brugada syndrome
Channelopathy with decrease expression of I nascn5a and increased expression of I k to causing abnormality on Ecg in leads v1-3 with increased risk for sudden cardiac death
Dr. Sheldon Brownstein reviewed this
Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology
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A 31-year old male asked:
Which medications can cause Brugada Syndrome?
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Do all people with Brugada Syndrome get an ICD?
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Can Brugada syndrome cause monomorphic VT or only Polymorphic?
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A 48-year old asked:
Do you see many patients with brugada syndrome get approved for disability?
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A 63-year old male asked:
Can a person with Brugada syndrome either type 1 or type 2 undergo anesthesia?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Is a rSr' pattern in V1 and V2 with no mention of ST elevation possible indicative of Brugada syndrome?
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A member asked:
What is the definitive test for brugada syndrome?
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A 47-year old asked:
Are there any risks for asymptomatic patients with brugada syndrome?
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A member asked:
I have Brugada Syndrome, are there any special precautions I must take if coronavirus is in my area?
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A 20-year old male asked:
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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A 40-year old asked:
What kind of doctor treats brugada syndrome?
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A 31-year old male asked:
What EKG abnormalities suggest brugada syndrome?
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A 63-year old male asked:
If a person has Brugada syndrome, will that always appear on a EKG?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Is it possible to have Brugada syndrome with NO family history of sudden death?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Procainamide challenge for diagnoses of BRUGADA syndrome. What are possible side effects? I've head that procainamide can lead to death?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Had various ecg exams would brugada syndrome of showed up?
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A 50-year old male asked:
Can I get a CDL if I have Brugada syndrome with an ICD implant?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can marijuana be bad for me if I have an implated icd and brugada syndrome?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Is it safe for me to have a colonoscopy using propofol if i have Brugada syndrome? Will it cause an episode of VT or VF?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Can I take COenzymeQ10 even though I have Brugada syndrome and ventricular tachycardia?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Is xyzal an Flonase safe with Long QT and brugada syndrome?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is getting a heart transplant a good way to treat brugada syndrome?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Would propofol given during surgery induce VT in BRUGADA syndrome patient ?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Can Amlodopine be used to control coronary vasospasm In brugada syndrome patients ?
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A 63-year old male asked:
A brother has Brugada syndrome type 2. Should I have ECG done before undergoing lithotripsy procedure with anesthesia?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Just had ecg as palpatations... came back rsr patter v1and v2 doc not worried doesnt this mean brugada syndrome? plz respond terrified
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A 48-year old female asked:
I have high TSH 5.28 and 2 weeks down to 3.4 without meds? Im also hypertensive and I have brugada syndrome. Why my TSH levels drop without meds?
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A 41-year old male asked:
ECG says that I might have Brugada syndrome.Cardiologist said not to worry about it as I was a former marathon runner. I feel perfectly fine. Logical?
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A 29-year old male 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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A 21-year old male asked:
Is there a risk with not removing my wisdom teeth? I'm 21 & I have Brugada syndrome. My EP doesn't want me to have this surgery due unnecessary risk?
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