Unmasking Idiopathic Brugada ECG Pattern: Inducible Type 1 Brugada Pattern in a Young Patient and Clinical Implications

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چکیده

Brugada syndrome is a rare inherited channelopathy associated with an increased risk of ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, leading to syncope sudden cardiac death. We present case report young patient inducible type 1 pattern on electrocardiogram (ECG), accompanied by comprehensive literature review. The 19-year-old presented dizziness exhibited 2 admission ECG, which converted following Ajmaline test. Based the absence symptoms, arrhythmias, or events in patient's history, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator insertion was deemed unnecessary. Genetic testing recommended, screening ECGs were advised for first-degree relatives. discussion explores different types patterns, their diagnostic significance, controversies surrounding stratification management strategies. underscores importance maintaining clinical suspicion patients tailoring treatment approaches based individual characteristics factors.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Cureus

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2168-8184']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40739