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Brugada Phenocopy Caused by Intracranial Hemorrhage
Tiago Branco1, Ana Barbosa1, Nelson Cunha2
1Serviço de Medicina 2, Hospital de Santa Maria, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisboa, PRT.
Cureus
|April 4, 2023
Summary
Brugada phenocopies mimic Brugada syndrome ECG patterns during temporary conditions like intracranial hemorrhage. This rare case highlights diagnostic criteria for Brugada phenocopies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Genetics
Background:
- Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a genetic heart condition increasing sudden cardiac death risk.
- Brugada phenocopies (BrPs) present similar ECG patterns but are triggered by transient conditions.
Observation:
- A rare case of BrP was observed in a patient with intracranial hemorrhage.
- The patient's ECG normalized after the intracranial hemorrhage resolved.
Findings:
- Intracranial hemorrhage can induce a Brugada phenocopy.
- Diagnostic criteria for BrPs are crucial for accurate identification.
Implications:
- Recognizing BrPs in neurological emergencies is vital.
- This case expands understanding of BrP triggers and management.
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