Brugada Syndrome
Brugada Syndrome
Brugada Syndrome (pronounced: broo-GAH-dah sin-drome) is a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that is sometimes inherited. People with Brugada Syndrome have an increased risk of abnormal heart rhythms from the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles).
Etymology
The syndrome is named after the Brugada brothers, Pedro Brugada and Josep Brugada, Spanish cardiologists who described the syndrome in 1992.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of Brugada Syndrome is a sudden loss of consciousness (syncope). In some cases, the disorder can cause sudden cardiac death.
Causes
Brugada Syndrome is often inherited, but it can also occur as a result of a severe electrolyte imbalance or as a side effect of certain medications.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome is typically made through an electrocardiogram (ECG), which can detect the abnormal heart rhythms characteristic of the syndrome.
Treatment
Treatment for Brugada Syndrome typically involves the use of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), which can correct abnormal heart rhythms.
Related Terms
- Cardiology
- Electrocardiogram
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- Ventricles
- Syncope
- Electrolyte imbalance
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brugada Syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Brugada Syndrome
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