Wide Complex Tachycardia and Flecainide: A Dangerous Couple.

ABSTRACT: Differential diagnosis of wide complex tachycardia in patients taking anti-arrhythmic can be challenging. Conventional ECG diagnostic criteria are poorly specific and should be applied with caution. Patients who develop life-threatening arrhythmias after flecainide infusion should be screened for Brugada Syndrome, especially if concomitant sinus node dysfunction is present. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Bergonti M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8414423 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature