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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Ameen M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5343243 | biostudies-other | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Case reports in cardiology 20170223
Brugada syndrome (BrS) is an inherited disorder of cardiac ion channels characterized by peculiar ECG findings predisposing individuals to ventricular arrhythmias, syncope, and sudden cardiac death (SCD). Various electrolyte disturbances and ion channels blocking drugs could also provoke BrS ECG findings without genetic BrS. Clinical differentiation and recognition are essential for guiding the legitimate action. Hyperkalemia is well known to cause a wide variety of ECG manifestations. Severe hy ...[more]