Balkan medical journal
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Balkan medical journal · Dec 2017
Case ReportsA Report of Brugada Syndrome Presenting with Cardiac Arrest Triggered by Verapamil Intoxication.
Brugada syndrome is a disease characterized by a specific electrocardiographic pattern and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. We present this case with the updated literature to emphasise the need to consider the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome in patients admitted to the emergency ward with sudden cardiac arrest. ⋯ Brugada syndrome should be considered for patients who are admitted to the emergency ward with sudden cardiac arrest though surface electrocardiographic is normal. If there is a suspicion of Brugada syndrome, repeated electrocardiographic should be performed on different occasions. Diagnosis can be clarified by upper costal electrocardiographic or by administering Na channel blockers during electrocardiographic performance.