Brugada electrocardiographic pattern induced by fever
Pablo Lamelas1, Carlos Labadet, Fernando Spernanzoni
1Pablo Lamelas, Cardiology Resident, Instituto Cardiovascular Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1428ART, Argentina.
Abstract:
Brugada syndrome is a major cause of sudden death in young adults. Fever has been described to induce a Brugada-type electrocardiogram in asymptomatic patients with a negative family history, to disclose Brugada syndrome and to increase the risk of death and induce T wave alternans in patients with diagnosed Brugada syndrome. Risk stratification is challenging and demands a careful evaluation. Here we present 2 case reports and review the literature.
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